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    Growths on clown

    The pH is very concerning. What is the reading later in the day and what time was the 7.9 tested? Is the tank top covered and do you have a sump? I would pro actively do a few good water changes with well aged/aerated SW. It will help with any possible bacterial/viral problem and well as...
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    damsel removal

    They have really poor eyesight at night. You should be easily able to sneak up behind them after lights out. They are generally easy to catch.
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    Growths on clown

    Also, did the clown dart for the anemone or did it slowly acclimate to it? Nuzzling, biting, swimming beneath it etc? Almost looks like nematocysts. Has the clown ever been QT'd/treated for anything? What other fish are in the tank? Has it shown interest in any corals? Specifically Euphyllias
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    Orangeback Basslet anyone????

    Very peaceful fish that can be added as one or a small grouping/pair. They are primarily carnivores but still need some veggie matter in their food for "rounded" nutrition. Don't forget vitamin and HUFA supplements as well. What fish do you currently have? What else do you plan on adding? How...
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    Mandarin spew

    Agreed. Pelagic spawner's most definitely.
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    Clown pimples?

    So no treatments have taken place, just the water changes? I would be prepared with the QT as it may become necessary. I can't tell what that is at this point, there not enough detail in the picture or the description you've provided. If you could be more elaborate in your description of the...
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    Hector's goby

    Since you've added an unquarantined item to the display I would nix the idea of a separate algae system and just concentrate on what you have in the fuge. As I said, it was not a permanent solution anyway. The fish will adjust to the flow as long as it's not too overpowering. Your tank is tall...
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    Clown pimples?

    Have you done/started anything discussed a week ago? Are the water parameters still all zero and is this still the only bump on the fish? Can you post an updated picture?
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    Swollen eyeball???

    Long winded always helps, no worries. ;) Aggression from the damsels or just plain running into something could have caused it. The water change would not cause this in anyway, quite the opposite. As I said though, water changes are part of the solution. The usual water change you do is not...
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    Pro's and cons' to using Epson Salts

    Nagarie, Nigari or Nigara flakes = MgCl. MgCl is the preferred product when needed.
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    Hector's goby

    Keep in mind this should not be a permanent or long term solution. Merely a stop gap between keeping the goby healthy and teaching it to eat prepared foods. It will eventually happen you just need persistence and patience. Any type of strong light will work for this little science project...
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    Pro's and cons' to using Epson Salts

    As long as your doing small adjustments and not on too regular a basis, doing regular water changes, there is no real downside to using Epsom salts. Large additions will create a sulfate imbalance in a largely chloride dominated ecosystem. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/oct2003/chem.htm
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    How do I get Copepods?

    Do not share anything between any other tank and a quarantine system. It completely defeats the purpose of a QT. Any time you share equipment, substrates or anything wet between the QT and the main/fuge or otherwise you risk infesting/infecting all systems involved. Even if this is an initial...
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    Skin and scales peeling

    Unfortunately all of the above could cause what you are describing. Parasite, bacterial/viral or water contamination/parameters. Narrowing down the possibilities will help determine the most likely candidate. Please answer with as much detail as possible. The more general your answers the less...
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    Swollen eyeball???

    True popeye would not leave the eye clear and generally affects both eye eventually. Either this is a minor injury, water quality issue or gas bubble trapped behind the cornea. In any event, it is usually easily healed. Be sure you do a few good sized water changes with well aged/aerated SW...
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    Hector's goby

    You can cultivate it in a fuge but you'd have better results in a separate small tank/bucket that you can neglect to a certain degree. Low flow, suppressed pH, higher CO2, good amount of nutrient, low kelvin lighting, low flow and so on. You could take a few small rocks and then alternate them...
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    R.O water

    I use the 5 gal refillable water jugs you get at the super market. Along with the tank that sometimes come with a RO unit, the water jugs work perfectly if they have the screw top lid. In any event, if you wish to store the water, keep it in a dark cool place covered and it will keep easily...
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    Tang and Ocellaris

    A lot of what your seeing on the Regal is scar tissue from a good period of "abuse" for a lack of a better term. The poor diet and living conditions previously have severely disfigured the outer appearance of the fish. Although you can halt the progression of the problem with the appropriate...
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    Help needed about Fish

    Agreed, any dartfish will be a problem if housed with the/any Hogfish. Other than that, not much of a concern.
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    Hector's goby

    Not a silly question and you've assumed correctly. It has everything to do with transferring parasites et al from another system. I know this is an easy assumption with the LFS but you must do the same with friends/colleagues as well. A properly informed person would not be offended I assure...
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