Resolved New pink square Anthia is Sick (ID This?)

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  1. coloradoReef

    coloradoReef 3reef Sponsor

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    He has 1 of these on both sides of his body. This picture is of the worst side. I noticed it yesterday and now its worse. What is it?

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  3. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    No idea actually. Doesn't look like ich. Maybe some other type of parasite.

    Do you have a cleaner fish or shrimp?
     
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  4. coloradoReef

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    He is in my QT tank so no I have no shrimp there.
    I just bought him Thursday along with 2 females.
    I QT all new inhabitants. The females look good, no
    injuries. They are all eating fine although the male is
    more shy and hides alot. But from what I understand
    this is very common for the pink square anthia. I just
    need to figure out what to do and try to heal him.
     
  5. coloradoReef

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    This guy is going to go down pretty quick! There is another spot forming on him. I hope this dont spread to the other 2 in the QT tank
     
  6. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    A fish medicine containing praziquantel will kill flukes

    i.e. Prazipro, API General Cure, Clout, etc.
     
  7. coloradoReef

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    Thanks i will get some
     
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  9. coloradoReef

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    DEAD ----:(

    More skin started deteriorating---

    Got way worse last night died by 11.00 today

    All other fish in QT are doing fine:)