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    Trachyphillia g. ?

    How's that? Any change of more than 0.2 daily is not in the best interest of any animal you keep. Even though you might not see overt signs of stress, it is definitely something to be concerned about. The best kind of pH is one that fluctuates minimally from day/night and stays above 8.2 at...
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    Fish disease/problem

    The patches sound like MHLLE, especially given the weight loss. That could be either the wrong foods or a worm. The Cryptocaryon, grey patches, weight loss or all of the above? What are QT tank numbers? Low pH can cause some issues but depending on how low (?) not what your describing unless...
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    What can I put into my tank?

    In a small systems like this, you are far better off staying with species that readily accept prepared foods and do not suffer from a lack of sometimes necessary live foods. While people often have the best intentions for their new charges, it can sometimes become a chore or a costly upkeep that...
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    Multiple Dwarf Angels

    Tank size is not an issue as long as there's sufficient rock/claimable territories. Personally I would stick to three, not four but the main problem here is not going to be fish compatibility, it's whether or not the buffet is open or not. The Coral Beauty and Bi-Color are hands down the...
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    Boxfish!

    A 30 gal breader is no place for a boxfish or a puffer (Arothron sp., Diodon sp. etc). Box's/cowfish etc have the same basic concerns. Being able to provide an appropriately size, clean, stress free system and the proper diet. More often, the diet and "housing" fall very short. Their special...
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    Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis info

    I have not heard anything negative on this species to be concerned about. They are on the easier side as far as this type of fish goes. The usually precautions apply for the genus as a whole though. Feeding, one male, aggressive tank mates etc. Try to buy locally as apposed to online shipments...
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    Yellow watchman goby with red streaks along his mouth?

    I am assuming this fish was not quarantined at all? How was it acclimated (detailed please)? Are we talking about Valenciennea strigata? Pimafix and Melafix are antibacterial remedies but will only benefit to some degree. What exact problems they will treat is even unknown to the manufacturer...
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    Growths on clown

    How is the clown BTW?
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    Growths on clown

    If it's a custom hood, make sure there are plenty of vent slots and a fan pulling air out, not pushing air in. Especially with fluorescent lights, large cumbersome fans are not normally necessary. Usually one good 4" fan at one end (hood size dependent) and a "vent slots" at one end or the sides...
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    Hector's goby

    The fish is a little thinner than I'd like to see but nothing I would be alarmed about. Once you get it on a primarily herbivore diet that should quickly change. Do not however assume because it's eating foods of some sort it's going to do well. It must get a mainly herbivore diet. A mainly meat...
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    damsel removal

    How 'bout a return for store credit? Can't blame a fish for doing what it's instincts dictate ;)
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    Trachyphillia g. ?

    Ease back on the kalk reactor drip rate some. The alk is quite high and could be part of your problem. Keep the alk in the 8-9 DKH area, 12 is pushing it. A Ca that high is of no use either but if we are just talking this style of coral it's not a huge issue.
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    Clown pimples?

    Keep up with the extra water changes for a bit longer and be sure you address the diet. You will still need to treat the clown for the internal parasites so please continue to set up the QT and keep us apprised of your/the anemone fish's progress.
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    Orangeback Basslet anyone????

    I would actually just stick with the eel for now until you are able to upgrade to a larger system. To house just this eel comfortably you should be at double the current tank volume. Adding other waste producers will change how well the eel is doing currently. Even though they do have a penchant...
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    Hector's goby

    Nice looking fish. Are the spots on the tail really there or is that sand?
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    Swollen eyeball???

    75° is a bit low for my liking. 78-80° would be great. If your getting that 3° increase throughout the day, just increase the heater setting a tad. Stability in your temp is important. No need to go above 80° either, there is absolutely no advantage to it.
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    Growths on clown

    If the tank is heating up as the day goes on, ventilation should be top concern. Fix that and you fix the pH problem. Is this a custom lid or simply a plastic/plexi fitted lid?
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    Growths on clown

    Take your pH kit to the LFS (not your water) and have them test it against their test kit. See if they both come up with the same reading. I'm guessing they won't. You did not say whether the tank was covered or not but poor ventilation into the tank and/or poor water flow throughout the tank...
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    Snowflake and Harlequin

    Not a good idea. The cleaner shrimp and the crab are both defensive species that will usually hide or beat a hasty retreat when threatened. The Harlequin will actually stand it's ground and against an eel... I have (like you) kept many species of crustacea with a SFE without too much problem...
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    Clown pimples?

    It looks unsightly but I do see any immediate threat of losing the fish. Keep the water quality high, water changes whether you get nitrogen readings or not. If antibiotics become necessary, a cycled QT would not be necessary except if using something like Maracyn. Not sure yet what would be...
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