discoloration of yellow tang

by **lancealott** » Sat May 09, 2009 4:54 am

I know they say stress causes it, but the fish has been in the tank for almost two weeks. everything seems normal. ph, salt, nitrate, temp is a lilte high because i live in texas. its 78. nothing is really picking on it he is 5 inchs and heathly..... any advice?

by **blueshoes2208** » Sat May 09, 2009 3:57 pm

hummm how much are you feeding it and what are you feeding it. where at in tx btw

by **fihsboy** » Sat May 09, 2009 8:21 pm

yeah blue hit the nail on the head. Its more than likely food causing it. What kind of algae does he get? Anything you can give him in algae the better....he needs brown green and red to stay healthy. And all three can be ordered or found in sheets.

by **fihsboy** » Sat May 09, 2009 8:22 pm

do you have a protein skimmer? That may help as well. The increased oxygen levels help with coloration in tangs.

discoloration of yellow tang

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