Naso Tang has knots forming (1 Viewer)

[DaAznGuy]

Can someone help me identify what these knots that are forming on my naso tang? It originally had ich after i first introduced it into my tank about 2 weeks ago. The ich spots were on the body. All the spots on the body have cleared up. But now I see some knots forming on the head that seem to form an eyebrow. Some parts of it are slightly white, so I didn't know if it was still ich and am continuing with my treatment. Or could it be some other type of infection? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Long

 

[webster1234]

It's Lymphocytis. It reminds me of the chicken pox. Its an auto-immune disorder. There isn't anything you can do for it other than keep the water clean and feed a good diet. It will run its course and clear up on its own. I was told by Bob Fenner that its not contagious to your other fish. I found an article on saltwater aquarium that says it is and to isolate. Saltwater Fish Diseases and Treatments IMO, isolation would cause further stress and I wouldn't do it. I never had any problems with transmittal when mine had it. Since its viral, there isn't any medication to treat it. It cleared up on my Naso on its own in a few months. It was progressive and got worse before it got better but was mainly along his lateral lines. I think mine was caused from the stress of shipping. Yours could have been caused from the stress of ich. Just keep stress low and you should be fine.

 

[DaAznGuy]

Thanks for the info!

 

[mwilliams62]

If it gets more white and skin disappears then it might end up being HLLE. Common in tangs.