WTF is that!?!

[Reef_Geek]

if you see it getting fluffy or fuzzy in structure, then it's probably not lymphocystis (or has become secondarily infected). If it is nodules like cancerous growth, then it is likely lymphocystis.

[waynemah]

Do you have any other tangs in the tank? My Regal had almost exactly the same thing, it started out as a small gash from a fellow tang and turned into something similar to what you have pictured. I left him alone and fed as much as possible, the wound is now almost 100% gone and it took about 2 weeks.

[xnmuller]

Originally Posted by waynemah

Do you have any other tangs in the tank? My Regal had almost exactly the same thing, it started out as a small gash from a fellow tang and turned into something similar to what you have pictured. I left him alone and fed as much as possible, the wound is now almost 100% gone and it took about 2 weeks.

I have a yellow as well. I think I'm gonna go with the feedings, he hasn't been showing any signs of decreased appetite. Is there anything I should be feeding that may increase his chances? I read somewhere that garlic can help boost immune function.

[waynemah]

Originally Posted by xnmuller

I have a yellow as well. I think I'm gonna go with the feedings, he hasn't been showing any signs of decreased appetite. Is there anything I should be feeding that may increase his chances? I read somewhere that garlic can help boost immune function.

I always feed pellets. Thera +A or something along those lines. I'm sure some garlic with your regular food wouldn't hurt either.

If you notice any strange additional growth, or change in appetite... You might want to look for a different solution.

[Delphinus]

I've had lymphocystis on a few fish, usually new arrivals. Always went away on its own. As stated, it is a virus (if it is that) and as long as the fish is eating I'm sure it will clear on its own.

[xnmuller]

Thank you all for the good advice. It seems the wait and see approach comes out victorious. After one day of increased immune boosting (at least I think it was) feeding he looks o be doing much better. The whiteness is decreased and there seems to be less inflammation. Canreef saves another fish!!