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    Posted: February 01 2007 at 7:36pm
Hi, I'm new here.   I have a 6-week old tank with live rock, crabs and three fish (as shown) added two weeks ago.  I came back from vacation yesterday to find this white, velvety-looking sore as seen in this rather poor photo.  The spot is slightly concave with well-defined borders and extends across the midline, through the dorsal fin, out of which a chunk is missing.  It looks like something took a bite out of the fish, but there is nothing in the tank that could do that, and besides the sore is getting bigger.  The fish is still swimming and feeding OK.   The water tests fine.  Based on what I've read, this doesn't look like ick or velvet.  I would be very grateful for any advice on diagnosis and treatment.

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Wolf,
Welcome to the WMAS message board!

 
What are the water parameters of your aquarium? Specically what are the ammonia and nitrate level? You tank is VERY young. I suspect the condition of the fish is related to elevated nitrate and/or ammonia levels.

I recommend not adding any more fish for several weeks, until the nitrification cycle has been entirely established in your aquarium.
 
If you can provide us the water parameters, we can certainly be of more assistance in helping you diagnose your root problem.


Edited by Shane H - February 02 2007 at 10:28am
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are you running Metal Halides with Double Ended bulbs? If so do the bulbs have a protective lense(glass piece) covering them?
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