trying to help very beat tang

[clutchgeargasgo]

Last owner let other fish beat him until he was like this just want to know if there is anything specific I should do to help him. He is now in my tank and seems a lot better no one bothering him. Thanks[URL=http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/clutchgeargasgo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0104_zpsbkqb2app.jpg.html][/URL]

 

[reefstarter]

OMG that poor thing , is that real ? If it is get some Melafix QT him and treat him with that stuff asap .

 

[PSU4ME]

Oh my. I would feed him lots of nori......High quality food soaked in selcon and a vitamin (zoe for example). Get mysis shrimp or one of the mixed packages (rods or larrys reef frenzy).

and try to keep the stress down on him.

kudos to you for trying to save him.

 

[clutchgeargasgo]

Ok thanks unfortunitly I dont have a qt tank and I do have some corals starting in my tank is all this ok to put with them never used melafix. On a better note he had no color anywhere when I got him and after feeding just bloodworms to c if he would eat he ate them and colored what little he could. I feel so bad for him

 

[GobyWanKenobie]

Wow, that's awful. I would just keep feeding him until he gets some strength and scales back.

 

[PSU4ME]

The good news is he doesn't look like he has an infection (yet). I would watch him closely and try to focus on his nutrition. Nori and soaked mysis (fats and vitamins) will go a long way for this little guy. I'm in west roxbury and have stuff if you wanted to pick some up.

 

[clutchgeargasgo]

Thats what im going to do just wanted to hear what everyone suggested for food to help more then bloodworms. Thanks

 

[clutchgeargasgo]

I work near springfield so im going to go to school of fish and see if I can get what everyone is suggesting. Thanks for the offer though!!

 

[clutchgeargasgo]

Got some Dr.G medicated food for bacteria and some vitaman c from Kent marine. He seems to love the food!!!

 

[reefstarter]

if you save that fish I'll be amazed . and humbled .

 

[freakit]

Poor fish... Good luck man.


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[dz6t]

Poor thing, it is amazing that it is still alive.
If it is eating, there is a chance he will live.
I rescued a yellow tang with most of its fins torn out. it is still alive and kicking in one of my frag tank for three years now, but its fins never regenerated.

 

[clutchgeargasgo]

I know im glad hes looking good. I hope he makes a recovery I dont care what he looks like recovered as long as hes healthy.

 

[jamesdong009]

Yeah, I would definitely just feed it soaked nori and hope for the best. IIRC, bloodworms do not have much nutritional value so that would not benefit the fish.

Good luck with the fish.

 

[dz6t]

How big is the fish?

 

[Exquisite_Corals]

Oh wow that is terrible. If there's anything you need, let me know. I place orders often for dry goods, and if there's something in particular you need I can ship it out to you.

 

[clutchgeargasgo]

The fish is about 4-4 1/2 inches its a decent size. Also im only feeding mysis and the Dr. G medicated food for now it will help everyone in the tank and help him come back i hope.

 

[Fish Drive Me Crazy]

Wow that's awful hope it makes it would be amazing if it does

 

[NH Fish]

Wow.That's 1 strong fish you have there. Keep us posted on his recovery
Good Luck

 

[clutchgeargasgo]

Just wanted to give an update. Tang is starting to look a little better swims around very happy eating well and seems to be a great addition to my tank! http:// [URL=http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/clutchgeargasgo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0122_zpsqytchxzk.jpg.html][/URL]