What is wrong with my tailspot blenny? Struggles to keep weight, bones or insides visible on belly, now fins missing and red mark

[Brad Coughlan]

Try brine shrimp for another day….

I have bought a new bottle of PraziPro
How should I measure the capacity of the tank? Length x width x height of water level then -15% for displacement?

 

[mh0ward]

Is that fish still alive?! If so, I am amazed. I had a Blenny die from what looked like starvation, even though I thought I was feeding it plenty. I’ve gotten a new Blenny since (many months ago), and after trying several different foods, I’ve found that it absolutely loves Ocean Nutrition’s Prime Reef. It has a good mix of different proteins and Nori… he goes after the Nori first almost every time! Not sure if you’re experiencing picky eating from yours, but if so, that food might help!

 

[Brad Coughlan]

Is that fish still alive?! If so, I am amazed. I had a Blenny die from what looked like starvation, even though I thought I was feeding it plenty. I’ve gotten a new Blenny since (many months ago), and after trying several different foods, I’ve found that it absolutely loves Ocean Nutrition’s Prime Reef. It has a good mix of different proteins and Nori… he goes after the Nori first almost every time! Not sure if you’re experiencing picky eating from yours, but if so, that food might help!

I can happily say that the blenny is indeed still alive!
I also notice an improvement in its weight. I feed 4 times a day now, and also feed omega 3 enriched seaweed (although he doesn't really seem interested in it, I am not sure if it is nori or not but I will try and find a different product, like ocean nutrition prime reef as your mentioned)

 

[mh0ward]

That's awesome! I cut the frozen cubes for a few different foods, and when I use less of the "Prime Reef", I'll supplement the lack of Nori with Ocean Nutrition's "Green Marine Algae"... and as you mentioned, my Blenny isn't nearly as enthusiastic about it.

This is the frozen he loves, to avoid any confusion (their flakes are also called prime reef):

 

[Brad Coughlan]

That's awesome! I cut the frozen cubes for a few different foods, and when I use less of the "Prime Reef", I'll supplement the lack of Nori with Ocean Nutrition's "Green Marine Algae"... and as you mentioned, my Blenny isn't nearly as enthusiastic about it.

This is the frozen he loves, to avoid any confusion (their flakes are also called prime reef):

Thanks

This is the seaweed I use that he doesn't seem interested in: https://www.finestaquatics.co.uk/ma...7JuDrHGeDHdQ6-5zDlaC7zEPJsryXyUhoCG6kQAvD_BwE

I am unsure if it contains nori or not though...

 

[Seansea]

Ya thats just seaweed. Those blennies are primarily algae eaters. Try rubberbanding the nori to a rock. I find blennies don't really go for clips like tangs and angels.

 

[Brad Coughlan]

Ya thats just seaweed. Those blennies are primarily algae eaters. Try rubberbanding the nori to a rock. I find blennies don't really go for clips like tangs and angels.

I will try that thanks. When you say just seaweed that means nori right?

 

[Jay Hemdal]

I have bought a new bottle of PraziPro
How should I measure the capacity of the tank? Length x width x height of water level then -15% for displacement?

Yes - that is usually the most accurate way. LxWxH in inches, divide by 231 gives US gallons.

 

[Seansea]

I will try that thanks. When you say just seaweed that means nori right?

No that's right. It's good for algae/seaweed eaters

 

[Brad Coughlan]

Yes - that is usually the most accurate way. LxWxH in inches, divide by 231 gives US gallons.

Thanks - Should I pause Red Sea NOPOX carbon dosing when prazipro is in the water? Last time it stripped nitrates down, so I assume I should do that

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Thanks - Should I pause Red Sea NOPOX carbon dosing when prazipro is in the water? Last time it stripped nitrates down, so I assume I should do that

Yes - you should stop any carbon dosing, and I presume nopox works that way.

 

[Brad Coughlan]

Yes - you should stop any carbon dosing, and I presume nopox works that way.

Thanks

I also ordered a bottle of SeaChem Vitality https://www.seachem.com/vitality.php to help with help boost fish health and specifically the blenny, should I also order Selcon and mix both supplements together and soak food with them, or could that overdose certain vitamins? I am also looking at VitaChem. Should I get all 3, or is that over the top?

The blenny also doesn't seem that interested in seaweed, which is worrying because from what I've seen a good portion of their diet should be greens. Could I soak the seaweed in a garlic product such as SeaChem garlic guard to entice the blenny into eating it? I am unsure as I seen some resources mention that garlic can damage the health of a fish

Basically I just want to improve their diet with a wide range of supplements, as well as medicating them with PraziPro

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Thanks

I also ordered a bottle of SeaChem Vitality https://www.seachem.com/vitality.php to help with help boost fish health and specifically the blenny, should I also order Selcon and mix both supplements together and soak food with them, or could that overdose certain vitamins? I am also looking at VitaChem. Should I get all 3, or is that over the top?

The blenny also doesn't seem that interested in seaweed, which is worrying because from what I've seen a good portion of their diet should be greens. Could I soak the seaweed in a garlic product such as SeaChem garlic guard to entice the blenny into eating it? I am unsure as I seen some resources mention that garlic can damage the health of a fish

Basically I just want to improve their diet with a wide range of supplements, as well as medicating them with PraziPro

Don’t go overboard using food supplements - they aren’t cures for any disease and can be toxic if overused - follow the directions.

 

[Brad Coughlan]

Don’t go overboard using food supplements - they aren’t cures for any disease and can be toxic if overused - follow the directions.

Could I get all 3 of the mentioned ones, and use 1 per day and just rotate to vary it as much as possible?

Also, can garlic be toxic for fish too? I just want this blenny to start eating more greens

 

[vetteguy53081]

Could I get all 3 of the mentioned ones, and use 1 per day and just rotate to vary it as much as possible?

Also, can garlic be toxic for fish too? I just want this blenny to start eating more greens

All and they are just as described,, , , , supplements, not meals. A little is sufficient

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Could I get all 3 of the mentioned ones, and use 1 per day and just rotate to vary it as much as possible?

Also, can garlic be toxic for fish too? I just want this blenny to start eating more greens

Garlic in food as an additive is unlikely to be toxic, but if you use it as a liquid additive and overdo it, it can be. Look for “Allicin” on any labels, that is a garlic extract.

 

[Brad Coughlan]

Garlic in food as an additive is unlikely to be toxic, but if you use it as a liquid additive and overdo it, it can be. Look for “Allicin” on any labels, that is a garlic extract.

Thanks
Should I mix the prazipro in a cup of tank water and dose or just dose it straight in? I am going to use glass measuring cylinder to measure it as last time the syringe got all sticky from the prazipro making it annoying to dose

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Thanks
Should I mix the prazipro in a cup of tank water and dose or just dose it straight in? I am going to use glass measuring cylinder to measure it as last time the syringe got all sticky from the prazipro making it annoying to dose

Correct, Prazipro comes out of solution a bit when it hits the water. I prefer to dose it directly into the tank, into the flow of a powerhead.

 

[Brad Coughlan]

Correct, Prazipro comes out of solution a bit when it hits the water. I prefer to dose it directly into the tank, into the flow of a powerhead.

Judging by the amount of rock, would you say reducing the dose by 15% would take into account rock and equipment displacement?

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Judging by the amount of rock, would you say reducing the dose by 15% would take into account rock and equipment displacement?

Tough to estimate that, but I’d go with 15%