Blue Hippo Tang.

[Mak]

Recently I got a Blue Hippo tang.. Is been in my tank for almost 2 weeks... It look fine and good.. But today I notices there's some white dot all over the body.. Is it ick? Anyone?
Try to get a pic soon..

 

[ECFENCING]

A pic would help. Hippos are susceptible to ich more so than the other tang species.

Do you see it rubbing against the rocks a lot?

 

[Mr.First]

Of course its Ich. Keep feeding him. No stress. Use garlic. Raise temp a bit

 

[Mak]

A pic would help. Hippos are susceptible to ich more so than the other tang species.

Do you see it rubbing against the rocks a lot?

No I didn't see him rubbing against the rocks.. But alot time he's hiding..

 

[Mak]

Of course its Ich. Keep feeding him. No stress. Use garlic. Raise temp a bit

Ok let me try that out.. Should I leave the light on or off? I have the garlic extreme, I am using it right now.. Or should I use the real garlic?

Thanks

 

[Mr.First]

First of all, take it easy, dont go crazy. Hippos get ick all the time. I would keep a regular lighting schedule. I would do lots of small feeding throght the day. If he doesnt have it bad, I'm betting youll be okay.
Real garlic ? no. Use the extreme

 

[aznt1217]

Dude it's fine. People are going to flame me for this, (but I really don't care because I have hours of field research to back it up) ich will always be existent in fish and will present itself when he/she isn't feeling well. It's kind of like our common cold and definitely "fixable" if you catch it at the right time-- meaning the fish is still eating. Best way is to just boost the immune system and get the fish used to the "routine" of your tank.

If he's eating it's fine. You can use real garlic or garlic extreme it doesn't matter.

 

[Mak]

Dude it's fine. People are going to flame me for this, (but I really don't care because I have hours of field research to back it up) ich will always be existent in fish and will present itself when he/she isn't feeling well. It's kind of like our common cold and definitely "fixable" if you catch it at the right time-- meaning the fish is still eating. Best way is to just boost the immune system and get the fish used to the "routine" of your tank.

If he's eating it's fine. You can use real garlic or garlic extreme it doesn't matter.

So far he's still eating and swimming around.. Just when people past by, he hide under the rock.. hopefully it will go away soon.. Thanks

 

[aznt1217]

Saltwater fish from my understanding are much smarter than most may think. Please make sure to not make sudden movements yet. Behavioral conditioning, have him understand a person in front of the tank means no harm or... it's feeding time.