rock scratching

Discussion in 'Diseases' started by hot_dr_papi21, Mar 6, 2010.

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  1. hot_dr_papi21

    hot_dr_papi21 Plankton

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    hey,

    my blue hippo tang and my fire angel fish seem to be scratching themselves on rocks or shells. They have no visible ick or parisits and they have been eating and swiming around just fine. Is this something I should be worried about?
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Just keep track off their feeding habits and watch for signs of infection as you are doing. They most likely have some minor crustacean in their gills.
     
  4. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    my old hippo tang used to scratch so bad he's take the blue color off his face.. its sometype of disease they get. he did it for years.. but if the angels doing it.. keep a close eye out..

    just keep them fed.