Possible UNWD?

[P. Patches]

Hello, received this red head salon wrasse in the mail Thursday “pre quarantined” and wanted to hear your thoughts on if it’s acting normal or possible has UNWD/spinal injury. I am new into the world of fairy wrasses so not really sure what is considered “normal”. Its body is mostly straight with the tail curled down.

He attempts to eat and I do believe he is eating some mysis when fed.

He will “cruise” around the tank in short 1-2 minute increments but usually stays hidden in a rock or laying on the sand. He does not seem to be lethargic.

 

[Jay Hemdal]

P. Patches Welcome to the Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Forum!

The #fishmedic team and other knowledgeable members of our community will do our best to help you resolve your questions. Please provide as much of the following as you are able:

• Brief description of the issue you are observing and answers to the following questions:
  • How long have you had the fish with the condition?
  • Did you quarantine with medication when you first acquired the fish? (If Yes, which medication?)
• Current water quality measurements
• Clear photos of the issue taken using WHITE light and/or a short video of any behaviors (post in your response or on YouTube).

If you can help us by providing as much of the above info as possible, it will make diagnosing and providing recommendations for treatment MUCH easier! The Fish Medic team will get back to you as quickly as possible. In the meantime, other members of our community may also share their experience with similar situations and advice that they may have regarding your situation.

You may also feel free to provide a more detailed description of the condition if you wish to share more info than the above list.

Additionally, these links may be useful while you await a response:

• CURRENT QT PROTOCOL LINK
• HOW TO ASK FOR DISEASE DIAGNOSIS HELP LINK

 

[P. Patches]

• Brief description of the issue you are observing and answers to the following questions:
  • How long have you had the fish with the condition? : 3 days
  • Did you quarantine with medication when you first acquired the fish? (If Yes, which medication?) : purchased “pre quarantined” copper and prazipro
• Current water quality measurements : Ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 5 or under
• Clear photos : reference video in OP.

 

[Jay Hemdal]

I replied on your other post….

 

[vetteguy53081]

Fish appears somewhat thin but typical new wrasse behavior

Please refrain from cross posting which takes away from others who too are seeking answers to their concerns