Tang With Scar On Face

darkurza · 04-08-2006, 11:42 PM

I'v had my scorpis tang for about 2 months I am starting to see these scars on its face and a line down its back.
Can some one tell me what this is?
ooh and if its cureble.
THANKS.

BubbaWPB · 04-08-2006, 11:53 PM

HLLE... Head and lateral line erosion. Thought to be a vitamin deficiency. Do a web search on HLLE and you'll find more info than you ever wanted to know about it. The good news is that it is reversible most of the time. Good luck.

**Ninong** · 04-09-2006, 02:53 AM

HLLE is a condition caused by nutritional deficiencies. It indicates a lack of appropriate diet. All tangs require daily feedings of macroalgae based foods. That's their natural diet. They require this to maintain health.

Make sure you are feeding algae every day. Seaweed Selects is a good product. I use it for my Foxface Rabbitfish. Also, several hobbyists have reported good results feeding broccoli to tangs with HLLE. Freeze the broccoli first to break down the fibers or blanch it in boiling water for about 30 seconds first, one or the other. You could also pre-soak the food in several drops of Selcon (a vitamin supplement) for about 15 minutes before feeding it.

Good nutrition can reverse HLLE.

P.S. -- Lettuce is not a good food for tangs. Seaweed is a much better choice.

Steven Pro · 04-09-2006, 11:19 AM

See here for more information on MHLLE,
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/sp/index.php

BubbaWPB · 04-09-2006, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Pro

See here for more information on MHLLE,
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/sp/index.php

Very nice and informative article, Steven. Thanks.

darkurza · 04-09-2006, 10:15 PM

Thanks alot... I'm going to remove the carbon and try new food
I did make a big mistake a few month ago when i added copper to water but it's all gone now. I did add more snails in the last couple of weeks so my algae in tank is down and i just removed this crazy red night crab that was going through the algae like wild fire.
AND ONCE MORE YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST (((THANKS ALOT)))

darkurza · 04-09-2006, 10:17 PM

Quote:

See here for more information on MHLLE,
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/sp/index.php

GOOD ARTICLE..

Steven Pro · 04-10-2006, 11:50 AM

I am glad you enjoyed it.

04-08-2006, 11:42 PM	#1
darkurza Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orlando FL. Posts: 14	Tang With Scar On Face I'v had my scorpis tang for about 2 months I am starting to see these scars on its face and a line down its back. Can some one tell me what this is? ooh and if its cureble. THANKS.

04-08-2006, 11:53 PM	#2
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	HLLE... Head and lateral line erosion. Thought to be a vitamin deficiency. Do a web search on HLLE and you'll find more info than you ever wanted to know about it. The good news is that it is reversible most of the time. Good luck. __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

04-09-2006, 02:53 AM	#3
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,939	HLLE is a condition caused by nutritional deficiencies. It indicates a lack of appropriate diet. All tangs require daily feedings of macroalgae based foods. That's their natural diet. They require this to maintain health. Make sure you are feeding algae every day. Seaweed Selects is a good product. I use it for my Foxface Rabbitfish. Also, several hobbyists have reported good results feeding broccoli to tangs with HLLE. Freeze the broccoli first to break down the fibers or blanch it in boiling water for about 30 seconds first, one or the other. You could also pre-soak the food in several drops of Selcon (a vitamin supplement) for about 15 minutes before feeding it. Good nutrition can reverse HLLE. P.S. -- Lettuce is not a good food for tangs. Seaweed is a much better choice. __________________ Ninong

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04-09-2006, 11:19 AM	#4
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	See here for more information on MHLLE, http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/sp/index.php

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darkurza Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orlando FL. Posts: 14	Thanks alot... I'm going to remove the carbon and try new food I did make a big mistake a few month ago when i added copper to water but it's all gone now. I did add more snails in the last couple of weeks so my algae in tank is down and i just removed this crazy red night crab that was going through the algae like wild fire. AND ONCE MORE YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST (((THANKS ALOT)))

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Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	I am glad you enjoyed it.

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