new addition with possible ick

[pensky]

Today I just added a new puffer to my 55gal tank and after a few hours I noticed 3+ white spot on him and I noticed that he is rubbing on the live rock. Could this possibly be ick? I have never had to deal with it before, but I'm a bit worried. I also thought I might be panicing because it has only been a 3 hours since I bought him and I'm sure he is stressed from moveing. Should I be worried??? :help:

 

[carshark]

Originally Posted by pensky
Today I just added a new puffer to my 55gal tank and after a few hours I noticed 3+ white spot on him and I noticed that he is rubbing on the live rock. Could this possibly be ick? I have never had to deal with it before, but I'm a bit worried. I also thought I might be panicing because it has only been a 3 hours since I bought him and I'm sure he is stressed from moveing. Should I be worried??? :help:
absolutely, i mean its not code red, but its not a light situation, please read the following, and do this to a "T" https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/127007/faqs-fish-diseases-treatments-quarantine-health-info

 

[pensky]

what kind of light situation could it be?

 

[pensky]

I don't have any type of Q/T tank set up, but yet I have never seen ick before. what should I watch for and should I do something right now?

 

[carshark]

Originally Posted by pensky
I don't have any type of Q/T tank set up, but yet I have never seen ick before. what should I watch for and should I do something right now?
again read the whole post, if you dont have a QT, then unless you have inverts you can treat the whole tank...but again the best solution is found in that thread.....do you have inverts?