Tiny Regal Tang Breathing Heavy

do_0b · #1 03-03-2008, 02:24 AM

Hi guys,
I have a problem. I bought a regal tang from BA's a couple of days ago and i added to my tank. At first it just swam into the rocks and i thought its normal and will take time before it would come out. But its been in the back for 2 days now and i dont think its eating. I see it breathing heavy..but cant seem to see any white spots so i dont know whats wrong. Nitrate is about 5. ph is about 8.2 salinity is 1.025. Temp is around 78.

digital-audiophile · #2 03-03-2008, 02:48 AM

How old is the tank, what other livestock do you have?

ImprezaSTi · #3 03-03-2008, 03:17 AM

I have the same problem. I bought a small yellow tang two weeks ago. Its been breathing heavily since I bought him and still is right now. I still have no clue whats wrong, everything else seems healthy. Mine swims and eats actively though.

As for hiding in the rocks, it is probably just scared/shy. Give it some more time.

Lance · #4 03-03-2008, 03:25 AM

Regal Tangs can be very timid for awhile in a new tank. Mine didn't come out from hiding for a few days either. Took about 2 weeks before he calmed down enough that he didn't hide every time i approached the tank. If your tank is well-established, he's probably eating some algae in his hiding spot. Give him a while longer before you need to worry.

do_0b · #5 03-03-2008, 04:42 AM

ok i'll give it a day or two

do_0b · #6 03-03-2008, 05:00 AM

ok nevermind...after closing looking at my tank i decided to check the back jus incase if it jumped and there it was dried up on the floor

RIP. I dont think I'll ever get any blue tangs ever.

Lance · #7 03-03-2008, 06:08 AM

That's too bad. It sucks when you lose a fish. I feel for you do Ob.

EmilyB · #8 03-03-2008, 06:20 AM

I would suggest low oxygenation...