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    is it safe to put corals in tank that i've used copper in?

    You will both find this thread of interest.... Copper Sticks to Glass - Toss Out Old Tanks
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    Grass looking pods

    A clear focused picture would be of great help here. If not, try looking here.... Non-Vertebrate Marine Life 1, Algae, LR, LS, Sponges
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    Fish Seizures?

    Please provide some history about the fish care in the past two years as well as your set up and tank mates. Please also post the numbered results for all tests you have a kit for. Have you added anything wet/used to the tank in the last 6-8 weeks? Once you've done the tests I would start with...
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    Need more advice on SnowFlake Eel...

    Looking forward to seeing the new pic.
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    Achilles Tang

    That will take time for the tang to adjust to. Keep at it though even if small amounts. It's a great food for tangs and would definitely benefit this species.
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    Had my tank since August

    Goosewine....... Exactly what we need. The more information you can provide, the more likely we can figure this out together. Please also include the fish you have now and the species of fish you've tried to add. Do you use a quarantine tank? The age of a set up is going to have a lot of...
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    Blue Tuxedo Urchin

    Very rarely a problem for me except with fragile softies. This particular urchin likes to cover itself with it's surroundings. Sometimes it helps "seed" corals around the tank, others get destroyed. Xeniid species (and similar) are your most likely candidates to be damaged. It won't eat them as...
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    Anyone have good experience with coco worm?

    Success with these guys is limited. A lot will depend on the type of tank and available natural nutrient as well as what can be fed. They are filter feeders and need both meaty and vegetable type foods as well as bacteria. If your tank is heavily fed/fish populated, it may do OK. If a cleaner...
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    prevention

    Allowing it to air dry fully will rid the product of the chlorine since it's natural state is a gas. Once added to water it dilutes and breaks down quickly so it's not as bad as you might think. If you want to be safe, once rinsed very well in clean fresh water, replace with some fresh water...
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    Achilles Tang

    Nice looking fish. It's eating and active so that's really a positive. Keep the water quality as high as possible, the stress as low as possible and the diet as nutritious as possible. I know in typing that I might make it sound easy but it's not always a simple task. It takes hard work and I'm...
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    prevention

    Actually the very best means of sterilization is a week water/bleach (10 to 1) solution. It will kill bacteria, viruses and parasites but remember it is a chlorine product and must be allowed to air dry. Also be aware bleach breaks down quickly once added to water and exposed to air. It's...
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    shark idea

    Unless a very large system, I would not suggest Heterodontus portusjacksoni. It grows far too large to be a long lived manageable captive species. Stick to shark species that near 3 ft or less and be sure to look into the tank size recommendations I keep suggesting!!
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    Need help with diseases and parasites

    Address the feeding/food types, make sure your water changes remain weekly and if at all possible increase the quality if below 10%. Wouldn't hurt to do twice weekly changes until the P/cyano is dealt which will in turn benefit the animal as well. If this is simple chemical melanism there's no...
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    Need help with diseases and parasites

    Better, thanks! The more you give me the better I can help you ;) Puffers can be a real bane with certain tank mates, especially the smaller tobies. Do the clowns ever get near the mushrooms or polyps?
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    Achilles Tang

    Pro Tech Marine by Kent or Stress Guard by Seachem are your best options for wound management/slime coat protection. Both contain a polymer that will help the fish heal faster. The lowered salinity will address the rest. Don't hesitate to treat with a gram positive antibiotic like Maracyn II at...
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    Need help with diseases and parasites

    Good to be cautious, nothing wrong with that at all :cool: The fishs' diet does need to be addressed. It is definitely the cause of the cyano but not sure on the mark you've noticed. Nix the brine completely and move to a frozen Mysid shrimp instead. Pre prepared blender mush like Ocean...
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    Achilles Tang

    I was away from work so in that much it was a + but thanks for the welcome back :cool: Salifert's kit test both ammonia and ammonium so your good there. It is very odd as Lee pointed out to have a fish like this show an adverse reaction to a ½ dose of Cupramine. Even slightly above a full dose...
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    New fish in QT (thank god)

    For the dip no, I am/was asking only about your holding tank. Yes, you must check ammonia at least daily and nitrate at least weekly. I don't like using intank products for dips. Murphy's law is just too much temptation. Always perform these things away from the main system. Using a shallow...
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    gunnel ID/pholis species

    DO you have both in the same tank? Or is that chopped?
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    New fish in QT (thank god)

    Nets and tangs do not mix well but that will not be your cause. In future though, avoid nets as much as possible. Especially if the fish is easily caught. The only thing that might be your cause is the size of the container (Cup?) causing stress or the alkalinity/pH. It's near impossible to...
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