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This is not a fish nutrition issue and likely a fish that was already underfed - Was the fish thin or had a round belly ?
Problem is that they need a high level of calcium and often are given algae and sold as algae eaters when they are not. Like midas blennies, many are shipped skinny and from the onset are already in trouble often with some that never eat or peck on food and shut down.
Acclimation may have played a role but as mentioned on salinity which has to be raised slowly- may be a factor.
As for parasites, the LFS should know and you would have been able to see tell tale signs such as heavy breathing, no appetite, scratching/darting as examples.
For a new tank cycle, yes ammonia chloride- do not add this to a QT tank.
Problem is that they need a high level of calcium and often are given algae and sold as algae eaters when they are not. Like midas blennies, many are shipped skinny and from the onset are already in trouble often with some that never eat or peck on food and shut down.
Acclimation may have played a role but as mentioned on salinity which has to be raised slowly- may be a factor.
A seeded sponge or other media such as bio Blocks can support a bacterial source but often too many QT tanks set up especially in emergencies and bacteria was not a critical factor.Could you expand on "cycled?" I placed some sponge media from my main tank (1+ year old) in the HOB to address any ammonia. I read not to use live rock because it can absorb medication (was going to treat with copper and prazipro like the pinned QT thread recommended).
As for parasites, the LFS should know and you would have been able to see tell tale signs such as heavy breathing, no appetite, scratching/darting as examples.
For a new tank cycle, yes ammonia chloride- do not add this to a QT tank.