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November 4th, 2007, 02:52 AM
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why is my Regal Tang scratching himself to hell
I noticed that my Regal has two noticible scrapes on her that are looking...not so good. what is the deal? Parasite? Dip her? I tried to get a better shot, but she moves a lot
-Doc  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 shark / angel reef tank and 90 gallon reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn 
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November 4th, 2007, 02:53 AM
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Re: why is my Regal Tang scratching himself to hell
the scrapes are on her tummy
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 shark / angel reef tank and 90 gallon reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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November 4th, 2007, 02:56 AM
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Re: why is my Regal Tang scratching himself to hell
Those are some foxy looking foxes you got there Doc...
Have you seen him scratching on the rocks? That's not uncommon behavior for tangs that are beginning to have an infection of some sort.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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November 4th, 2007, 04:20 AM
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Re: why is my Regal Tang scratching himself to hell
Looks like Rock scrapes from new the new tank also not uncommon,
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November 4th, 2007, 04:29 AM
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Re: why is my Regal Tang scratching himself to hell
that is my guess as well. this fish has always been a bit retarded. But then again, most regal tangs seem to have a form of dementia. I have seen erratic swimming patterns and she has hit a rock or two. I am afraid of infection and don't want her to get Ich or some nasty parasite. I have noticed one spot of white near her tail and I am totally paranoid it will turn into an Ich outbreak. I don't put my hands in the tank as i don't want to stress her out. I am just hoping she is clumsy as well and that she heals herself in a week. i will watch for signs of redness and puffyness and if so, I will put her in a dip of melafix daily for a week. unless you all have a better idea?
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 shark / angel reef tank and 90 gallon reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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November 4th, 2007, 05:08 AM
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Re: why is my Regal Tang scratching himself to hell
Well think of it If you sepnt Alot of time in your home then Over night get thrown into my house you would stump your toes a few times in the new environment.
Do you Dose Garlic? if not I would give that a try to keep any parasite off the fish, other than that I wouldnt push it with a Regal until it Really shows a Sign of trouble.
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November 4th, 2007, 05:10 AM
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Re: why is my Regal Tang scratching himself to hell
that is what I was thinking.
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 shark / angel reef tank and 90 gallon reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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November 4th, 2007, 07:12 AM
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Re: why is my Regal Tang scratching himself to hell
got cleaner shrimp?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding, Tattoos, classic cars
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November 4th, 2007, 09:17 AM
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Re: why is my Regal Tang scratching himself to hell
Got milk?
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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November 4th, 2007, 02:09 PM
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Re: why is my Regal Tang scratching himself to hell
I have one blood shrimp, but he doesn't seem to clean the same in this tank as he did on the angels in the last tank. I will get one.
-DOc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 shark / angel reef tank and 90 gallon reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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