Naso tang question (1 Viewer)

[darbex]

So I have this Naso tang and his skin is blotchy. Most of it is a dark gray, whereas he has some blotches on both sides that are a lighter gray. Anyone know what causes this and will it blend back to the same color? My first guess is its like "new" skin similar to when we get a scratch or cut the new skin the comes in is always lighter and eventually gains most of its pigment back.

 

[klondike4001]

Is it new? Sounds like stress colors to me, a pic would help.

 

[darbex]

Yeah I got a pic but I have to upload it when I get home.

 

[flexrac]

they get white spots when first introduced to your system and they are scared, also at night and when the lights first come on, you will see this.
as long as he/she is eating you should be good.

just watch for constant scratching on the rocks. (icH)

 

[mwilliams62]

Mine does the same thing if he gets startled. Then they go away.

 

[darbex]

Its not white spots. Here is a pic of the Naso

 

[klondike4001]

normal coloration when they get spooked.

 

[darbex]

Everytime I see him he is like this. So he is always spooked?

 

[klondike4001]

When you walk up to the tank or even out of its viewing range?

 

[padanky]

My Vlamingii gets crazy coloring when spooked, I'm going to agree with the stress/spooked info.