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Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/09/2008, 02:55 PM
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Views: 1,079
Posted By Puffer Queen
I agree not rare.

I agree not rare.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/09/2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,465
Posted By Puffer Queen
My holocanthus are around 10 inches. My largest...

My holocanthus are around 10 inches.
My largest hystrix is ~30 inches.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/09/2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 721
Posted By Puffer Queen
If you can't move the mappa to a QT - then try...

If you can't move the mappa to a QT - then try separating/segregating the tank with a plastic lighting grate (home depot, Lowe's etc).

You can also try live gut loaded ghost shrimp.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/09/2008, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By Puffer Queen
Rabbit fish are good detrivores. They will help...

Rabbit fish are good detrivores. They will help keep algae off rock/glass.

They are usually peaceful and are a great addition.

I have several species and they are relatively hardy.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 01/04/2008, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 811
Posted By Puffer Queen
Hyposalinity will kill off the microfauna in the...

Hyposalinity will kill off the microfauna in the live rock and substrate leading to a direct hit on the biological filtration as well as water parameter instability.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/04/2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 885
Posted By Puffer Queen
Spitting water is not uncommon either.

Spitting water is not uncommon either.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/02/2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,713
Posted By Puffer Queen
It is definitely a coral cat - atelomycterus...

It is definitely a coral cat - atelomycterus marmoratus.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 01/02/2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By Puffer Queen
Acriflavine is not effective against velvet. ...

Acriflavine is not effective against velvet.

Copper is the treatment for velvet. SeaChem cupramine is a safe copper for even the most sensitive fishes. Make sure to have the appropriate test kit...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 01/02/2008, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 687
Posted By Puffer Queen
Cysts can be on the bottom of the BB, on coral,...

Cysts can be on the bottom of the BB, on coral, inverts, etc. The cysts will hatch (not all at the same time) and become free swimming. This is when the parasite is looking for a fish to feed off. ...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 01/02/2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 811
Posted By Puffer Queen
Is there live rock or substrate in this tank? ...

Is there live rock or substrate in this tank?

What are the current tank parameters?

What are you using to measure the salinity?
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/02/2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,713
Posted By Puffer Queen
My bamboos and epaulettes are more active during...

My bamboos and epaulettes are more active during the day than my coral cat sharks. Their activity definitely increases at night.

During the day, the corals do not move much. At night, they are...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/02/2008, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 885
Posted By Puffer Queen
What you are describing is normal. Porcupine...

What you are describing is normal. Porcupine puffers are more active at night.

Puffers naturally blow the sand, foraging for food.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/02/2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,632
Posted By Puffer Queen
Any fish that buries in the substrate is food for...

Any fish that buries in the substrate is food for a epaulette. They naturally will forage in the substrate for food.

I have kept tangs, squirrel fish, hawk fish and rabbit fish with my sharks.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/11/2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 568
Posted By Puffer Queen
Is this a white film on the outside of the lens? ...

Is this a white film on the outside of the lens?

Or is this under the lens?
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 12/11/2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 568
Posted By Puffer Queen
Can you post a pic??

Can you post a pic??
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/11/2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 270
Posted By Puffer Queen
Unilateral pop-eye is usually the result of...

Unilateral pop-eye is usually the result of trauma/injury.

Tangs are very active and hyper. I refer to them as the dart/dash fish or ADHD fish. They are notorious for getting scared or startled...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/11/2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 270
Posted By Puffer Queen
When did the yellow belly hippo get added? ...

When did the yellow belly hippo get added?

What is your pH & ammonia?
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 12/11/2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 316
Posted By Puffer Queen
Quarantine everything wet - corals, inverts,...

Quarantine everything wet - corals, inverts, rock, sand, fish.....
Anything wet can bring/transport pathogens.

For corals, inverts, rock & sand - simply keep in a separate tank for a minimum of...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/17/2007, 05:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By Puffer Queen
What are your current water parameters? How...

What are your current water parameters?

How long has this tank been set up?
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 10/17/2007, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 177
Posted By Puffer Queen
What are you using for biological filtration? ...

What are you using for biological filtration?

What treatment are you using for the ich?

What are your current water parameters?

What size are the tangs and what size is the QT?

Vitamin...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/17/2007, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By Puffer Queen
Deworming and feeding appropriate food may help...

Deworming and feeding appropriate food may help if they have not been in this condition for a prolonged period.

This is an example ob both chronic and acute stress. Stress can affect the fish's...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/16/2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By Puffer Queen
Worms and intestinal protozoans.

Worms and intestinal protozoans.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/15/2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 312
Posted By Puffer Queen
I still don't recommend adding the sapo. Also...

I still don't recommend adding the sapo. Also adding both of these puffers to this tank will definitely be a very large bioload.
...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/09/2007, 08:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By Puffer Queen
I think the huma trigger would be okay but the...

I think the huma trigger would be okay but the queen could be an issue especially when they are all adult size in a confined area.

Remember the sapo gets to a length of 50 cm and a 210 gallon...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 10/08/2007, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By Puffer Queen
Could also be a lip/gum infection. I agree this...

Could also be a lip/gum infection. I agree this fish needs to be moved to a separate tank and treated with antibiotics, vitamin enriched food, and pristine water conditions.

Beta glucan can be...
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