White spots/Blemishes on Tang under blues only

fishkeeprian · 12/06/2019, 02:53 AM

Hello,

I have a yellow tang and noticed white spots/blemishes under blues only, but under my normal spectrum with whites etc there is nothing there.

Is this normal, anything to worry about?

Thanks

Dmorty217 · 12/06/2019, 07:03 AM

A picture would help. How long have you had the tang and did you QT?

Anemone · 12/06/2019, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fishkeeprian

Hello,

I have a yellow tang and noticed white spots/blemishes under blues only, but under my normal spectrum with whites etc there is nothing there.

Is this normal, anything to worry about?

Thanks

Where are these white spots or blemishes? It's possible you're seeing the beginnings of Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE).

Kevin

mattgumaer · 12/07/2019, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishkeeprian

Hello,

I have a yellow tang and noticed white spots/blemishes under blues only, but under my normal spectrum with whites etc there is nothing there.

Is this normal, anything to worry about?

Thanks

I would say it's not normal but, without a picture and/or more detailed description, it's hard to tell. It could be anything from getting beat up a bit by tank mates to ich......

Matt

Uncle99 · 12/07/2019, 03:10 PM

I have this exactly on my yellow tang.

Looks like he has Ick under the blue, and perfectly clean under the blue/white mix.

It scared the crap out of me.
I have no explaination for this....

fishkeeprian · 12/07/2019, 03:19 PM

I've had the tang for two years. No flashing, scratching or heavy breathing etc. Eats like a pig very social, no change in personality. I hardly ever run blue only so never noticed it before. Shows no spots or anything under normal spectrum.

12/06/2019, 02:53 AM	#1
fishkeeprian Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: England, Earl Shilton Posts: 1,452	White spots/Blemishes on Tang under blues only Hello, I have a yellow tang and noticed white spots/blemishes under blues only, but under my normal spectrum with whites etc there is nothing there. Is this normal, anything to worry about? Thanks __________________ If in doubt ask!

12/06/2019, 07:03 AM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	A picture would help. How long have you had the tang and did you QT? __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

12/07/2019, 03:19 PM	#6
fishkeeprian Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: England, Earl Shilton Posts: 1,452	I've had the tang for two years. No flashing, scratching or heavy breathing etc. Eats like a pig very social, no change in personality. I hardly ever run blue only so never noticed it before. Shows no spots or anything under normal spectrum. __________________ If in doubt ask!

12/07/2019, 03:10 PM	#5
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	I have this exactly on my yellow tang. Looks like he has Ick under the blue, and perfectly clean under the blue/white mix. It scared the crap out of me. I have no explaination for this....