Help id what's on my blue tangs tale

[Robert Ranciato]

Hi can someone please help me I'd what is on my blue tangs tale its on both sides. I just noticed it today before feeding. He is still eating fine. It looks like a white patch on the Yellow part of his tale. Any help would be great I have had him for over 11 years and love him greatly. I tried to get a good video you should be able to get a clear view in a part of the video. Thanks

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi can someone please help me I'd what is on my blue tangs tale its on both sides. I just noticed it today before feeding. He is still eating fine. It looks like a white patch on the Yellow part of his tale. Any help would be great I have had him for over 11 years and love him greatly. I tried to get a good video you should be able to get a clear view in a part of the video. Thanks

Will need a pic and/or video to help determine what you are describing

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Hi can someone please help me I'd what is on my blue tangs tale its on both sides. I just noticed it today before feeding. He is still eating fine. It looks like a white patch on the Yellow part of his tale. Any help would be great I have had him for over 11 years and love him greatly. I tried to get a good video you should be able to get a clear view in a part of the video. Thanks

No video was attached. You might try linking to YouTube. Also, some more history on the fish and tank might give us more clues. here is a link:

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Jay

 

[Robert Ranciato]

Sorry guys I did upload a video. I guess it didn't work. I will try again. I can't seem to get a picture of him but with the video seems to work better. I think when the flash goes off he jerks. My tank is a 120 mixed reef my Parameters are salt 1.025. Alk 8.0 calcium 470. Mag around 1400. My phosphate go between 0.03 and 0.09 my nitrate 7. I have a big protein skimmer with a algae scruber I keep on and off depending on my nitrate and phosphate. I also have a 15watt aqua ultraviolet uv it is rated for 90 gallons so a little under powered buy I run 24/7 and I changed bulb 5 months ago. I checked all other fish no signs of anything else. I have noticed the tang trying to fit in his spot at night but he is getting a little big. For the last few month's he sleeps with his tale along the live rock and sand. Not sure but it doesn't look like a scrap. It kinda of looks like when you see mold on a piece of bread but very white not gray. I'm going to try and upload video again and will try and get a picture as well. I appreciate the help

 

[Robert Ranciato]

A few pictures it's really not showing up good on the camera

 

[Jay Hemdal]

A few pictures it's really not showing up good on the camera

Thanks the video was pretty clear.

Tank looks great!

I can only tell you that this isn't any of the common contagious fish diseases, my best guess is a bent caudal fin, kind of like how when you bend back a fingernail.

Jay

 

[Robert Ranciato]

No video was attached. You might try linking to YouTube. Also, some more history on the fish and tank might give us more clues. here is a link:

Some Helpful Hints When Posting or Responding to Threads in the Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Section

Aquarium Fish Disease Problem Solving Determining the best course of action for a problem with your aquarium can be a difficult task. Even advanced aquarists will often need to seek the help of others for complicated or unique issues. Our intent here on Reef 2 Reef is to offer expert advice...

www.reef2reef.com

Jay

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Thanks the video was pretty clear.

Tank looks great!

I can only tell you that this isn't any of the common contagious fish diseases, my best guess is a bent caudal fin, kind of like how when you bend back a fingernail.

Jay

Thanks Jay I will keep a close eye on him. I really appreciate your help you are always the first one to respond when I ask for help on reef2reef.com Thanks again Rob