ntwdavid Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hi Folks, my blue tang is not eating recently i can see that he is getting skinny day by day. His mouth is always wide open. I always feed him with pellets and that also the only food i feed my clown fishes and damsel. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member clownfish_forever Posted June 30, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted June 30, 2012 Although Tangs will eat meaty foods along with the other fish in the aquarium, it is important that they are offered plenty of marine based seaweed and algae. This will strengthen the Blue Tang's immune system, reduce aggression and improve their overall health. You can try to get a Red Grape Kelp, my blue tangs loved them...within 1 - 2 days the kelp is botak liao, no more grapes... You can get it from CF. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=490+662&pcatid=662 Quote Regards,JeffAquarium: 48" x 18" x 24" tank with 24" x 15" x 15" sump (approx. 150 gallons)Equipment: Maxspect Razor 320W, Vortech MP40, Vertex Omega 180i, Eheim 1262 return pump, Hailea HS 66A, Bacteria KingFish and coral food: Henry's Reefgourmet pellets, Preis coral energizer, Kent Marine PhytoPlex, Brightwell Reef Snow, Two-Little Fishies Marine SnowDosage: Triton Elements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntwdavid Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Although Tangs will eat meaty foods along with the other fish in the aquarium, it is important that they are offered plenty of marine based seaweed and algae. This will strengthen the Blue Tang's immune system, reduce aggression and improve their overall health. You can try to get a Red Grape Kelp, my blue tangs loved them...within 1 - 2 days the kelp is botak liao, no more grapes... You can get it from CF. http://www.liveaquar...+662&pcatid=662 Bro thanks for your pointers i will try it, by the way what is the full name for CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member clownfish_forever Posted July 1, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 1, 2012 Coral Farm http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/forum/52-lfs-directory-listings/ Quote Regards,JeffAquarium: 48" x 18" x 24" tank with 24" x 15" x 15" sump (approx. 150 gallons)Equipment: Maxspect Razor 320W, Vortech MP40, Vertex Omega 180i, Eheim 1262 return pump, Hailea HS 66A, Bacteria KingFish and coral food: Henry's Reefgourmet pellets, Preis coral energizer, Kent Marine PhytoPlex, Brightwell Reef Snow, Two-Little Fishies Marine SnowDosage: Triton Elements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntwdavid Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Sad, the seagrape come in too late, my dory has passed away so far only my yellow tail damsel and two false clown are hardy enough to surive for a year. i have tried butterfly, tang , chrome, zebra damsel, cleaner shrimp and some other all died within weeks or months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member desideria Posted July 3, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 3, 2012 my tangs love TLF green seaweed... get that next time. Quote Cheers, Desi Sheldon (TBBT): A little misunderstanding? Galileo and the Pope had a little misunderstanding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeo99 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Beside the food, not eating may means internal disease. Look for white color poo to verify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntwdavid Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Beside the food, not eating may means internal disease. Look for white color poo to verify. When he was still eating, he poo a lot and his poo are white. Shortly after It body turn skinny with scar left over from ich. He stay with me for barely a month. Never mind next time i will be more careful. I like to thanks all of you for the pointers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vinccc2009 Posted July 3, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 3, 2012 You should get from reefer. Blue tang readily available. Once acclimatize, it eat like a pig. 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted July 3, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 3, 2012 Try Henry's Reef Gourmet.... Once u put in inside ur tank, all ur fishes will become piranhas... It became a staple food for daily feeding.... Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntwdavid Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Currently left in my 3x1.5x1(LWH) tank are two false clown and one yellow tails damsel. Many fishes did not survive in my tank some survive but due to their aggressiveness i have to give them away or put them back into sea. i wish my existing fishes to be happy for the next 10 years or more , i believe it is possible. I am thinking of getting two black clown fish + an additional BTA into my tank , any advice ? Is my tank too crowded with two extra black clown will they live in harmony? My Tank spec 1 Hammer coral 1 Clove Coral 1 Yellow Bubble Tip Anemone 1 unknown red plant 4 feather duster 15kg of live rock 2 inches of live sand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntwdavid Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Currently left in my 3x1.5x1(LWH) tank are two false clown and one yellow tails damsel. Many fishes did not survive in my tank some survive but due to their aggressiveness i have to give them away or put them back into sea. i wish my existing fishes to be happy for the next 10 years or more , i believe it is possible. I am thinking of getting two black clown fish + an additional BTA into my tank , any advice ? Is my tank too crowded with two extra black clown will they live in harmony? My Tank spec 1 Hammer coral 1 Clove Coral 1 Yellow Bubble Tip Anemone 1 unknown red plant 4 feather duster 15kg of live rock 2 inches of live sand Dear Folks any advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted July 4, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 4, 2012 what u current fishes in? Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntwdavid Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 what u current fishes in? Currently i have 2 Amphiprion ocellaris and 1 yellowtail damsel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntwdavid Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 what u current fishes in? i couldn't edit my previous post, are you asking where are my fishes currently keep in? or what kind of fishes i am keeping currently? Okie whichever here are my answers, my fishes are keep in a 90cm length by 45cm width by 30cm height glass tank. The fishes that i am keeping currently are 2 Amphiprion ocellaris and 1 yellowtail damsel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anchorman Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hi bro, tangs are mainly vegetarian or herbivorous fish feeding on seaweed n algaes in their natural enviroment. IMO, u should provides mainly veges foods like dry flakes made from seaweed & algaes n dry seaweed.The dry pellets are primary made from fish or shrimp meat which the herbivorous fish likes tangs may not able to digest properly. You may do some fish dietary check with the LFS or search on the internet on fishes that you intent to keep. Hopes it helps. Happy reefing. Quote My tank setting: Size : 48" x 24" x 24" Return pump: 1 x Vectra S2, 1 x Eheim 1264 Skimmer: Skimz DC skimmer SV203 Lighting : Maxspect Razor R420R 160W Chiller : 1hp drop coil compressor Wave maker : 2 x Nero 5 , 1 x Tunze 6055 Top up : Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted July 4, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 4, 2012 not overstock.. dun find any prob... but do add slowly.. dun be like me, massive bioload, 2 banner's died.. Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted July 4, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hi bro, tangs are mainly vegetarian or herbivorous fish feeding on seaweed n algaes in their natural enviroment. IMO, u should provides mainly veges foods like dry flakes made from seaweed & algaes n dry seaweed.The dry pellets are primary made from fish or shrimp meat which the herbivorous fish likes tangs may not able to digest properly. You may do some fish dietary check with the LFS or search on the internet on fishes that you intent to keep. Hopes it helps. Happy reefing. seriously, recommend Henry Reef Gourmet, it has a mix of sea weed etc.. Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntwdavid Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Try Henry's Reef Gourmet.... Once u put in inside ur tank, all ur fishes will become piranhas... It became a staple food for daily feeding.... Yes must try it one day! It quite amazing that even butterfly and angel fishes also dash for it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntwdavid Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 With so many encouragement and advice from this thread i will certainly make a comeback for DORY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine_boy38 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Bro, maybe it is the food. I use to feed my Tang seaweed and the red kelp from CF. Sometime aunty give me the loose one without the rock. The Tangs love it. Try different pellet until u find one that is well balance and they like. I have not feed them vege for a long time. They are still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntwdavid Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Bro, maybe it is the food. I use to feed my Tang seaweed and the red kelp from CF. Sometime aunty give me the loose one without the rock. The Tangs love it. Try different pellet until u find one that is well balance and they like. I have not feed them vege for a long time. They are still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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