Hoping someone can help our great little convict tang. He has been thru 4 weeks of hypo with no meds. Raised salinity to 1.026 4 days ago. He Ferociously eats Nori and pecks at frozen and pellets. The last 2 days Ive noticed his mouth is a bit swollen and a bit extended and staying open a bit at rest. Upon close inspection it appears that he’s sticking his tongue out (if they even have a tongue). This morning he barely went for the Nori. He picked up a piece and immediately dropped it. He will peck a couple times then swim away.
I read the sticky about fish issues and there is a mention of an extended mouth that’s likely caused from a stinging coral or inhabitant. This is a brand new system and only has 4 test SPS frags with no corals that have a stinging property. If I need to pull this guy and treat, I can. I just have no idea what to do. Any help would be appreciated.
Sorry for the crappy pics. It’s the best I could do…
I read the sticky about fish issues and there is a mention of an extended mouth that’s likely caused from a stinging coral or inhabitant. This is a brand new system and only has 4 test SPS frags with no corals that have a stinging property. If I need to pull this guy and treat, I can. I just have no idea what to do. Any help would be appreciated.
Sorry for the crappy pics. It’s the best I could do…