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Old 09/08/2003, 08:15 PM
TheShaws TheShaws is offline
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Whats eating my Tangs tail?

I just purchased a tank with 4 fish and moved the whole setup to my house 4 days ago.

I have 2 clowns (true clowns), a yellow tang and a green chromis.

Some one is eating the Tangs tail. I guess they are not settled yet into their "new" tank but can I expect it to stop eating and will the tangs tail grow back?

peter
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Old 09/08/2003, 09:11 PM
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Are you seeing fighting going on?
What is the condition of the tang other than the tail? Is it colourful, plump and eating well; clear eyes.
It might be degeneration as a result of a mild fungal or bacterial infection. Soak all of the food you feed in garlic extract which has anti fungal and bacterial properties. If things worsen you need to set up a QT
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Old 09/09/2003, 08:30 PM
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I saw the chromis go after the clown, face to face. The tang looks good other than its tail. It is eating. The chromis acts like it's on speed, racing around the tank putting everything in its mouth it comes across. Maybe its really hungry??
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Old 09/09/2003, 08:43 PM
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Turn the light of in the tank for a day. That will get him settled down.
 


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