Cowfish Turning White

Discussion in 'Diseases' started by Glewis121, Jan 15, 2008.

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  1. Glewis121

    Glewis121 Astrea Snail

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    My cowfish is turning white on top.

    A little bit of the skin was coming off a few days ago and after a freshwater dip it got better but now the top and rear tail are turning white?

    Does anyone know what is going on and how i can fix it?
     
    Glewis121, Jan 15, 2008
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  2. Dador

    Dador Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What's the status now?
     
    Dador, Jan 19, 2008
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  3. djnzlab1

    djnzlab1 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Better move him to a QT tank

    HI,
    I believe COW fish are extremly toxic if they Die so better move him to a QT tank if he Passes he may kill even more animals, with his toxins, similar to some puffer fish.
    Doug
     
    djnzlab1, Jan 20, 2008
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  4. Dador

    Dador Coral Banded Shrimp

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    That's what I understand as well.
     
    Dador, Jan 20, 2008
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  5. Marlin65

    Marlin65 Astrea Snail

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    So what happened to the cow fish.:confused:

    In the wild they will release a toxin and then swim away as their attacker gets poisoned.
    In an aquarium they cant get away and they poison everyone else as well.
    I still want a box fish though so wondering how yours made out.
     
    Marlin65, Jan 26, 2008
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