Tang Sick?

[jvr1102]

I just noticed my purple tang twiching every couple seconds. I thought I read somewhere its a symptom of a disease but cannot find the thread....anyone???

[BangkokMatt]

Twitching could be a result of a variety of diseases. Tangs are prone to ich. Does it have any minute white spots on its fins / body

[jvr1102]

Yes he does have white spots
Now what? How do I treat this?

[BangkokMatt]

Do you have a quarantine tank

[jvr1102]

I have a little ten gallon im setting up right as we speak

[BangkokMatt]

Excellent. You generally treat with copper sulphate - or you can try feeding garlic
Here are some threads to keep you busy
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=282934
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=167243

One details medicine and the other cgenerally covers feeding garlic. Unfortunately you will now have ich in your tank but it can be kept at bay with a good diet and good water.Good luck

[jvr1102]

How the hell is the best way to catch him...not the easiest thing to do

[BangkokMatt]

Catching them is a problem (or should I say nightmare). You can get a fish trap or make one, or, fish it out with hook and line. Just take the barb out.
If you cant catch him start him on the garlic whilst he is in the main tank

[vito is hooked]

Dont mean to laugh, I went through the same thing last month, NIGHTMARE just about sums it up! Had to take just about everything out. Domino DAMsel, same thing. Good Luck and dont Stress.