Ugly Naso

Discussion in 'Fish Diseases' started by breef, May 2, 2006.

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  1. breef

    breef Plankton

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    Has anyone had a fish with blisters. I have a Naso with large (.5") blisters all over its body :(
     
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  3. powdertang05

    powdertang05 Fire Worm

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    you need to qt it and treat it for fungi and antibac quickly so it doesnt spread
     
  4. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    first can we get some specs on your tank?
    what are your current water tests for
    Ammonia
    Nitrite
    Nitrate
    SG
    Temp
    What size tank is it
    What else is in the tank?

    J
     
  5. breef

    breef Plankton

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    Ammonia: 0
    Nitrite: <.01
    Nitrate: 15-20
    SG: 1.025
    Temp: 77-80

    What size tank is it: 300 Acrylic, 3x175 MH, 2x96 Actinic03, 30g sump (2300 GPH), skimmer (1000 GPH)

    What else is in the tank: Various tangs, coral beauty, maroon clown ,2 chromis. 300lb Figi rock, 2" sand, soft corals (colt, bubble, lobo, brain), lettuce leaf coral, red mushrooms, and a small anemone.
     
  6. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    That's odd I've never heard of blisters. What colour are they?

    Sorry for all the Questions but I don't know any other way to help

    J
     
  7. fletch

    fletch Kole Tang

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  9. breef

    breef Plankton

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    I think my Naso may have lateral dropsy. I'll quarantine him and treat with Formalin. If that doesn't work, I'll try SeaChem Cupramine.
     
  10. Matt Rogers

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    How's the treatment going?
     
  11. Bruce

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