I have a yellow tang in my tank who has developed red spots on his body and red strips running along his top fin. He is acting fine, eatting well, and otherwise seems healthy. His tank mates are fine and showing none of the same things. Water quality is good. (I had a nitrite issue a couple weeks ago but it is now at normal levels). What could be going on with him??
Yellow tang
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It does sound like a bacterial infection. Check this site for info and pics: Marine Fish Diseases and Parasites
Sounds like a bacteria infection...which yellow tangs are prone to in poor water conditions. I would be checking water daily...nitrite is a big deal, and my guess would be nitrates are high as well. Maybe small daily water changes to get water quality up to par, selcon is a good idea too just to keep the fish's immune system up. Generally speaking the fish will usually pull though without medication.
I have been doing small water changes about everyother day, he is also getting algea about everyother day as well. should i move him to the quaritine tank to prevent spreading the infection or is this something that can't be spread? should i give him something to help him out or will he be fine without? I'm new to saltwater fish so i can use all the advice you have to give!!
