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    Introducing a Mandarin

    I've never really considered wrasses. Nothing against them, just never really thought about it. I'd love to have multiple tangs but wouldn't consider adding another to this size system (75 gal.). I really don't want to overstock the tank but one more good looking medium sized fish would be...
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    Introducing a Mandarin

    Thanks a lot. I'll definately carefully consider all of this before buying one. It may be best to wait until I move up to a larger tank... If I do not add a mandarin, any suggestions for one more compatible fish?...
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    Introducing a Mandarin

    Thanks. My tank has been up for about a year, but most of the LR and filtration were part of my first 29 gallon system that was up and running for more than a year before that. I replaced the old sump with the 29 gallon DIY a few months ago. Since then I have been cultivating the macro and...
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    Introducing a Mandarin

    I have a 75 gallon tank with a lot of LR. I also have a 29 gallon sump with a 12" x 12" fuge that houses more LR, chaeto and a growing pod population. Current tank inhabitants: Yellow tang, royal gramma, pair of oscellaris clowns, flame angel, BTA, and possibly a yellow watchman goby (but I...
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    Red blotches on Yellow Tang

    Fourth day of treatment and the red is completely gone. Actually that was the case yesterday. The tang looks great, is eating well and swimming at ease. He's been in a 10 gallon QT with a large PVC elbow and a piece of LR (that needed to be removed from the main to get rid of a potential...
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    Red blotches on Yellow Tang

    Well, while the red blotches started to subside at first with water changes, it didn't go away. So I moved the tang to a 10 gallon QT last night. I treated with a double dose of ampicillin and this morning the fish looks better already. There's almost no red on the fish at all. I will...
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    Red blotches on Yellow Tang

    Okay, here's the deal. I purchased everything from a new 10 gallon set up to an antibiotic to a 4" pvc elbow for shelter. But after doing a nice sized water change in the main, the red blotches are almost gone. The tang is eating well and more active. So I figured that with things taking a...
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    already having heat issues....

    Both, submerged and external pumps, contribute to heating the water to some degree. If you're going to move your chiller over to your new set up, I wouldn't worry about it...
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    Red blotches on Yellow Tang

    Thanks again. I'll be able to start treatment tonight...
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    Red blotches on Yellow Tang

    Thanks again Lee...
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    Red blotches on Yellow Tang

    To be honest, until recently my tank was a 75 gallon FOWLR. I only have one coral (sun coral) at the moment. So, I do not have a test kit for alk. but will pick one up. The pH has been consistently between 8.2 and 8.4. And like I said, I've been doing water changes every other day since this...
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    Red blotches on Yellow Tang

    Duh, my bad. The blotches are red. The tang is yellow... I've had the fish for over a year. I should have mentioned that it was just a very small amount of LR. One piece and some small chunks/rubble. All rock was cured. Zero ammonia or nitrites. Weekly 10% or more water changes keep...
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    Red blotches on Yellow Tang

    My yellow tang showed yellow blotches on both sides near his tail and underside a few days ago. I've since done a number of water changes and have kept nori soaked in a vitamin and some gracilaria in the tank. I hooked my UV filter back up. I left it out of the setup since I recently changed...
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    Added new tang. w/pic

    Thanks again Brian...
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    Added new tang. w/pic

    Thanks! ;)
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    Added new tang. w/pic

    1,200 gallon predator or reef?...
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