911 - My Powder Blue Tang has the white markings of death on it

[Cleo642]

So have I but never experienced it

I think I read somewhere one here somebody had clownfish or other fish that got too close to their carpet anemone and it folded up on the fish and ate it. I forgot what type of fish it was.

 

[4FordFamily]

Yeah I am still stumped. When you say treated, what did you do?

This is why I said more research was needed I don't want to do anything prematurely but time is of the essence for sure!

Hope he pulls through although it sounds unlikely

 

[kireek]

I will jump over and start reading up - 9 years in the hobby and first time ever seeing anything like this

I treated the tank after reading and removing him earlier with MelaFix - I will remove the rest and start Quarantine

So did you treat the fish or your whole tank Melafix? I would not treat a reef tank with Melafix.

So have I but never experienced it

I saw a sting on a fish before and it was a distinct faded line,like a tentacle shape.The damage on your fish looks very physical.Not the same to me,yet I have only seen this once.


I would have your QT ready and be prepared to catch out the remaining fish if it becomes necessary.I have used the Cuppermine product myself to treat some pretty nasty stuff.

 

[scardall]

A carpet Anemone stings are different in the the do not have the typical tenicles that other nems have. Hince the name "Carpet". They have a very strong grip and any fish that escaped is truly lucky and strong. I was touching one and it got a hold of my finger. When I pulled away I tore off bits of it, of which were still attached to my skin. Do not under estimate it!!!

 

[Lynn52]

My carpet anemone ate just about all the inhabitants in my tank including a large brittle star before I got rid of it.

 

[ReefMadScientist]

A carpet Anemone stings are different in the the do not have the typical tenicles that other nems have. Hince the name "Carpet". They have a very strong grip and any fish that escaped is truly lucky and strong. I was touching one and it got a hold of my finger. When I pulled away I tore off bits of it, of which were still attached to my skin. Do not under estimate it!!!

Exactly. It wouldn't be the carpet because I highly doubt your fish would of escaped it.

 

[Velocity]

Exactly. It wouldn't be the carpet because I highly doubt your fish would of escaped it.

I was thinking the same thing but thought maybe he barely brushed it and got lucky - I am 100% sure it was velvet, he passed away this morning and after looking him over I noticed he had stuff on his fins and other areas so it wasn't just one area

My carpet anemone ate just about all the inhabitants in my tank including a large brittle star before I got rid of it.

This is the sad thing, I started losing all my fish about 2 years ago - I first thought it was the eel as only the small ones were missing, then thought it was a coral banded shrimp as I watched him attack my goby and now I realize the entire time it was probably my large carpet. I like you finally lost everything but my Hippo Tang and decided to pull my corals and anemones to clean everything out and start over. Never thought about it being the carpet even though I read they will eat fish - just didn't give it much thought at the time.

 

[Cleo642]

I was thinking the same thing but thought maybe he barely brushed it and got lucky - I am 100% sure it was velvet, he passed away this morning and after looking him over I noticed he had stuff on his fins and other areas so it wasn't just one area




This is the sad thing, I started losing all my fish about 2 years ago - I first thought it was the eel as only the small ones were missing, then thought it was a coral banded shrimp as I watched him attack my goby and now I realize the entire time it was probably my large carpet. I like you finally lost everything but my Hippo Tang and decided to pull my corals and anemones to clean everything out and start over. Never thought about it being the carpet even though I read they will eat fish - just didn't give it much thought at the time.

Sorry about your fish.

 

[Velocity]

Sorry about your fish.

Thanks - just glad the Naso and Hippo show no signs of stress or issues

Now have to read more on Velvet to see how long it takes to attack after showings up. Really only thing I can think of at the moment

 

[Cleo642]

Thanks - just glad the Naso and Hippo show no signs of stress or issues

Now have to read more on Velvet to see how long it takes to attack after showings up. Really only thing I can think of at the moment

Did you put those two in quarantine? Are you treating them? I believe it's very contagious.

 

[Velocity]

Did you put those two in quarantine? Are you treating them? I believe it's very contagious.

No, I had him in it.

Was going to move all the fish and then started on the ideal it was the carpet so held off.

I will have to tear down all the rocks to catch that Hippo, Naso I can probably get

 

[dh350twin]

So did u lose the powder blue?

 

[Velocity]

So did u lose the powder blue?

Yes, he past on and after looking at his body it was not a carpet sting - he has the white stuff from picture on his fins as well.

It wasn't ich so the only other logical explanation is velvet

 

[Cleo642]

Fish infested with velvet.

 

[Velocity]

Fish infested with velvet.

That second picture tells a thousand stories

 

[Velocity]

That second picture tells a thousand stories

So now what do I do, my only choice is to pull all the fish ? Is it to late ?

 

[Cleo642]

That second picture tells a thousand stories

If you see anything like it again, just treat them asap. Even if that turns out not to be the problem, at least you took precautions.
At least, I know when I finally start my tank I will keep all those medication on hand. Just to be on the safe side. Do all quarantine procedures.
Nothing is ever fool proof though.

 

[Cleo642]

So now what do I do, my only choice is to pull all the fish ? Is it to late ?

I wish @Humblefish was back from his vacation. I think he says that since velvet is so contagious that put the fish in quarantine. Let run fallow, don't remember how many days, I can try to look through his conversations.
It's a fish parasite, so if it is living in the tank and no host to attach to, it run its life cycle out in tank and die out.
I will look through his conversation to see if he ever talked about it, which he probably did at some point for certain.

 

[Velocity]

If you see anything like it again, just treat them asap. Even if that turns out not to be the problem, at least you took precautions.
At least, I know when I finally start my tank I will keep all those medication on hand. Just to be on the safe side. Do all quarantine procedures.
Nothing is ever fool proof though.

They say it's due to poor water conditions but mine tested well so why or how it got in the tank is still a story within itself.

Besides losing the fish the other part that sux is tomorrow is my buddies large buy he does every few months and I can't even order after waiting for a month and a half. Kinda sad

 

[Velocity]

They say it's due to poor water conditions but mine tested well so why or how it got in the tank is still a story within itself.

Besides losing the fish the other part that sux is tomorrow is my buddies large buy he does every few months and I can't even order after waiting for a month and a half. Kinda sad

Someone sent it, saids 6 weeks I believe....Thanks for sure