Stupid Fish!!!!!!!
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Topic: Stupid Fish!!!!!!!
Posted By: tfmreefs
Subject: Stupid Fish!!!!!!!
Date Posted: May 26 2012 at 5:10pm
Im so pissed right now. I just got a baby sailfin tang and as soon as i put it in my tank, my coral beauty has not stoped chasing it around. I tried netting the coral beauty but cant. What do i Do!!? i really want them to get along but if not - by by coral beauty ------------- "The early bird might get the worm, but only the second mouse gets the cheese." |
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Posted By: papa-squid
Date Posted: May 26 2012 at 5:25pm
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I maybe interested in the coral beauty if you catch him but I can't drive to Heber. ------------- Officially Addicted! new upgrade from 40cube to 55g. and helping friend and his mom with there new 55g. Dallin Anthony |
Posted By: tfmreefs
Date Posted: May 26 2012 at 5:48pm
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I go to hollady alot, so if they dont stop ill bring him over ------------- "The early bird might get the worm, but only the second mouse gets the cheese." |
Posted By: tfmreefs
Date Posted: May 26 2012 at 6:41pm
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Currently i have no light in the tank and everything is hiding. I checked. But when i turn the lights on they probably will start fighting. WHat do i do?! ------------- "The early bird might get the worm, but only the second mouse gets the cheese." |
Posted By: Nails12
Date Posted: May 26 2012 at 8:43pm
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Fighting is normal especially in the first few days... They usually stop after the first day... You should of put the sailfin in before the coral beauty IMO. But give it a day and see if things change. the coral beauty is just letting him know who rules the roost. Luckily my coral beauty is pretty tame... Acts like he dont care who is in his house... Goodluck man... ------------- This is more than a hobby; its a lifestyle. |
Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: May 26 2012 at 8:45pm
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Coral Beauty's become very territorial once established. You should have used an acclimation container to verify their compatibility. You could try rearranging a bunch of the rock work, leaving the lights off for a couple of days and feeding heavily. Otherwise, remove one of the fish or watch them continue to fight- possibly to the death. ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: hydro phoenix
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 8:13am
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Get in there and get the coral beauty or sailfin out, I would do the sailfin since it's the baby and has already experienced lots of stress. Once in the Qt tank check for damaged fins, ich etc and treat for everything you see. Keep it in there until you acquire an acclimation box then put him in the box and put it into the tank for a few days. I've got a breeder box that I use as a acclimation box. $3-4. Good luck! BUt yeah, separate them fast. ------------- recent absurdity..Unicorns have rabies |
Posted By: papa-squid
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 12:17pm
Cool. If they don't stop I'd be more than happy to have him in my tank. ------------- Officially Addicted! new upgrade from 40cube to 55g. and helping friend and his mom with there new 55g. Dallin Anthony |
tfmreefs wrote:Posted By: tfmreefs
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 3:53pm
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Sorry I just sold it but thanks. How do u guys introduce new tank mates in? ------------- "The early bird might get the worm, but only the second mouse gets the cheese." |
Posted By: Jeffatpm
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 4:56pm
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lots of Food + Acclimation box in tank for a few days + moving some rock work around if you can = happy fish. I've been able to get 8 tangs to leave happily together doing just this.
It's essentially territorial and the fish think if they're here they are going to eat all my food and I'm going to starve, so get outta here! ------------- 210 Reef with loads of LEDS Large Fishey Room Located Near Jordan Landing in West Jordan. |
Posted By: Akira
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 6:33pm
| +1 jeff i always leave in my acc box atleast 1 day and all are well fed before i buy a new fish then well fed for several days after |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 7:20pm
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An acclimation box is IMO the best option by far. Tyler better known as Elite Aquatics makes a great acclimation box in all sorts of sizes. Place the new fish (after drip acclimation) into the acclimation box, along with a place to hide (I use a pvc elbow appropriately sized for the fish for this). Leave the fish in the box until the fish in the tank show no signs of interest at all in the new fish, typically this takes between 3-5 days. Then on the day of release, I feed the tank and release the new fish at the same time. That way the existing occupants are distraced by food and it gives the new fish a chance to leave the box without being harrassed at all. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: Jeffatpm
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 7:41pm
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+1 to capnmorgan
TY Akira ------------- 210 Reef with loads of LEDS Large Fishey Room Located Near Jordan Landing in West Jordan. |
Posted By: tfmreefs
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 8:30pm
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Wow for now on - imm no-matter-what doing that! It makes perfect sense. Where can i get hooked up with a acclimation box u think? ------------- "The early bird might get the worm, but only the second mouse gets the cheese." |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 8:32pm
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Tyler at elite-aquatics ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: tfmreefs
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 9:28pm
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is elite aquatics like a pet store or his forum name or ect...Also how do i get ahlod of him and one more where in utah is he? ------------- "The early bird might get the worm, but only the second mouse gets the cheese." |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 9:30pm
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He is located in Ogden he is a manufacturer of all sorts of awesome aquarium gear. He can be found here on the forum under the username EliteAquatics or tcfab, or online at http://elite-aquatics.net/" rel="nofollow - http://elite-aquatics.net/ ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: tfmreefs
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 9:33pm
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Oh, hes way up in ogdn, theres no way i can just go that far for a aclimation box, is there anywhere else where i can get one? (closer) ------------- "The early bird might get the worm, but only the second mouse gets the cheese." |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 10:26pm
He ships anywhere in the US. Acclimation boxes for this purpose aren't a common product, and Tyler is the best price out there by far. So I'd recommend having him ship to you. You can order right online through his site. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 10:29pm
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I agree with everything Steve said!!!! ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: May 27 2012 at 10:52pm
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A homemade acclimation box is really, really easy and costs just pennies. Go to the WMAS Reefkeeping Tips linked below and click on the link called "Secrets of Adding New Fish..." You will find this and a host of other tips on adding new fish. Enjoy  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: Akira
Date Posted: May 28 2012 at 12:11am
| Tanner i will be up north soon and can get another from tyler. Mine is from elite if you remember seeing it . I will sell it to you for what I paid . It was $40. |
Posted By: tfmreefs
Date Posted: May 28 2012 at 11:07am
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No its ok thanks though. I was online all last nightand i found some ways to do it an also the secrets to adding new fish help - thanks mark:) Thanks kurt, but i got some supplies and i think this should work ------------- "The early bird might get the worm, but only the second mouse gets the cheese." |