Harlequin tusk help!

[pegasus]

Maybe this'll be better.

 

[jay0705]

Ok they blend rt in w the orange

 

[lmforbis]

Mine has them but really hard to see since he is only 2 1/2" long. I read that all naso tangs have the double, non retractable scalpels. So your unicorn will too. Watch out if they get too close to your hands.

 

[jay0705]

Hmm lots of looking tonite lol. The uni is a sweetheart , naso is a bit neurotic lol

 

[lmforbis]

He did start his captive life at *****. Might be PTSD.

 

[jay0705]

Lol agreed. I look fwd to seeing him in the big tank

 

[jay0705]

Maybe this'll be better.

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U as usual are correct there are two small fins on the naso. Now the uni has nothing looks smooth all the way down lol

 

[lmforbis]

He's pretty small isn't he? Here's a pic to a bigger one.

http://www.denizakvaryum.com/work/unicorn-tang

Look more like a couple bumps though.

 

[jay0705]

Possibly a bump maybe. Small? No grows like a weed lol bout 6" now

 

[lmforbis]

Wow he'll hit his adult size in no time.

 

[pegasus]

Wow he'll hit his adult size in no time.

Uhm... nasos grow to 18", and unicorns grow to 24". Might be awhile before reaching adult size. Just saying...

 

[pegasus]

By the way... I wonder how the topic of this thread is doing? We kind of hijacked this thread, didn't we? Sorry. I hope the HT is doing better. Waiting for an update...

 

[jay0705]

I was thinking that myself. He hasn't chimed in lately. Hopefully the tusk is improving

 

[Ryhiem]

Hey all. My tusk is doing OK. The wound hasnt really improved but his energy is almost back to normal and his appetite hasn't wavered so I think he is slowly getting better! His diet right now is mixed seafood meaty chunks, soaked in zoe, fresh garlic and kanaplex. I have been able to target feed him to ensure he is getting what he needs. I have been watching the tank alot (since it's next to the tv) and havent noticed any aggression towards him. If the wounds not healing I'm going to put him in qt but I hope it doesn't come to that.

BTW beautiful blonde naso!! Mine is only 2 inches but im sure he will be that bug in no time !!

 

[jay0705]

Good to hear. You could also try some shell on shrimp too

 

[beth]

Good news. Keep an eye out for redness around the wound and any red streaks stemming from that wound. That signals infection and he will need to go to QT and medicated with antibiotics (Maracyn Two)

 

[jay0705]

Just a thought u may wana get some for sw just incase its hard to find. In my area it is.