Blue Tang Problem

[sslarison]

My bue tang is showing the beginning signs of HLLD. What can I do to stop this and keep him healthy.

 

[Len]

I believe modern thinking is lateral line errosion is caused by nutritional deficiencies (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Some still attribute it to other unvalidated factors such as stray electricity or simply the use of activated carbon. A grounding probe wouldn't hurt if you're not using one.

What you are feeding the tang presently?

 

[jandree22]

try adding a vitamin suppliment to its food. If you're not feeding it Seaweed Selects, you may wanna try that...I've heard great things

 

[Midland]

i've had lots of tangs over the years and never had one develop lateral line disease (although i've nursed a few back to health from this problem). best thing to do is a varied, healthy diet as mentioned... lots of algae sheets, formula I and II, mysis shrimp, etc. feed him a healthy diet and watch him recover

 

[LauraH]

Definitely vary the diet. I feed all of the above mentioned foods and I soak all but the algae sheets in Selcon.

 

[Leopardshark]

Also try improving your water quality with some water changes. I´ve seen a blue tang with lateral line erosion recover in just a few weeks after some heavy water chagnes.
Marco