flame angel

[primas]

i have just recently purchased a flame angel.. it seem very healthy.. bright color and eating fine.. it doesnt appear that it has any ick or anything.. but it seems like 1 or 2 of its scales are like they are shedding or something like popping out a little bit is this normal?.. my water quality is good.. just got it checkout at the LFS.. is it another form of disease for flame angels?... if anyone else has has a flame angel that could give me some insight on flame angels that would be great..
i got a FO tank with 2 clowns 1 hep tang and 1 coral banded shrimp

 

[beth]

No, it is not really normal, but it doesn't necessarily mean that anything is wrong. It just may be a bit of damage from shippment, etc.
Keep an eye on it, as it can also be a parasite.

 

[primas]

man i hope its not a parasite.. hrmm.. now im this si gonna stress me me out..

 

[primas]

ive had my tank up for over 4 years.. no there is no live rock ..but am considering adding some now.. he has been eating good i feed all my fish multipurpose food pellets.. spiralina laced brine shrimp and nori.... i was wondering maybe it scraped up agianst a rock?.. im not sure.. i will keep a eye on it ...

 

[beth]

If you can add a piece or 2 of live rock every few wks, do it. It is the best thing you can do for the overall quality of your tank and fhis, particularly angels and tangs.