WMAS Discussion Forum : Sailfin Tang won't eat

WMAS Discussion Forum : Sailfin Tang won't eat http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:29:08 +0000 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 06:42:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=65935 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Sailfin Tang won't eat : Crappy cell pic but if I would...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532832&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532832 Author: rmw2g
Subject: 65935
Posted: August 08 2013 at 6:42am

Crappy cell pic but if I would really appreciate if you came over and took a look at our tank and tell me if you think we should do anything differently. Can you collect some brine for me and I'll give you a few bucks? Btw, do you think they would be good food for my mandarin goby as well? I have a pretty healthy pod population, but my girlfriend just love watching him "Nip at sea crickets" ]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2013 06:42:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532832&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532832 <![CDATA[Sailfin Tang won't eat : I use a acclimationbox from elite...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532831&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532831 Author: laynframe
Subject: 65935
Posted: August 08 2013 at 6:39am

I use a acclimationbox from elite aquatics that helps a lot imo ]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2013 06:39:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532831&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532831 <![CDATA[Sailfin Tang won't eat : ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532830&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532830 Author: rmw2g
Subject: 65935
Posted: August 08 2013 at 6:37am

]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2013 06:37:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532830&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532830 <![CDATA[Sailfin Tang won't eat : Aloha Ryan,After reading your...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532825&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532825 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 65935
Posted: August 08 2013 at 6:00am

Aloha Ryan,

After reading your description of the Sailfin's behavior, I doubt that Garlic will make any difference. Another environment may make a difference. An environment more like nature, where there is plenty of algae to graze. May we see a pic of your tank? I may have other suggestions. I could come visit and let you know what I think. I'll call you later today.

Minced garlic has worked for fish in some tanks, but not for others. I prefer inexpensive Garlic Oil in a gel capsule made for human consumption. Your questions about Garlic are probably answered in the WMAS Reefkeeping Tip in the link here and below titled "Secrets of adding new fish, fish training and the miracle of Garlic Oil."

Regarding Brine Shrimp collecting: No permit/license is required. Easiest place to collect is off the docks at the Marina with a large aquarium fish net or butterfly net. Going out there this morning for a "photo shoot".

Mahalo,
Mark Hug

808-345-1049 call/text anytime
]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2013 06:00:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532825&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532825 <![CDATA[Sailfin Tang won't eat : Oh ya, another question. Am I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532806&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532806 Author: rmw2g
Subject: 65935
Posted: August 07 2013 at 10:08pm

Oh ya, another question. Am I a sucker if I buy garlic extract for $15.00 instead of mincing up some fresh garlic at home for less than $.01?]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:08:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532806&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532806 <![CDATA[Sailfin Tang won't eat : Mark! that sounds great! And yes...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532804&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532804 Author: rmw2g
Subject: 65935
Posted: August 07 2013 at 10:03pm

Mark! that sounds great! And yes I have tried feeding the clumps of live red macro algae that we fed to the tangs and angles when I worked at fish for you. they ate that stuff up! I put some in there and he picked at it for a day or two but has not eaten since and is just knida hovering above the sand in one corner. Not really looking listless, just not eating and swimming around as tangs should. He appears alert and no sign of parasites/infections or discoloration. he seems to like being cleaned by the cleaner shrimp! I would like to know where you collect live brine out in the salt lake. do you need a permit or special license? Could you give me a call or text since you're in Murray?

Thanks

Ryan

615-500-2968

]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:03:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532804&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532804 <![CDATA[Sailfin Tang won't eat : Probably tomorrow morning. Look...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532757&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532757 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 65935
Posted: August 07 2013 at 2:38pm

Probably tomorrow morning. Look in "New Posts" for today]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:38:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532757&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532757 <![CDATA[Sailfin Tang won't eat : When are you going to collect...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532742&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532742 Author: AcroNem
Subject: 65935
Posted: August 07 2013 at 12:18pm

When are you going to collect Mark? I haven't been to collect yet this season.
]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:18:16 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532742&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532742 <![CDATA[Sailfin Tang won't eat : I have Macroalgae you could try...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532719&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532719 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 65935
Posted: August 07 2013 at 10:34am

I have Macroalgae you could try and will be going out to the Great Salt Lake to collect live Brine Shrimp. I've never seen a fish refuse it and I've been collecting and feeding this for almost 40 years.]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2013 10:34:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532719&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532719 <![CDATA[Sailfin Tang won't eat : Take it you tried feeding it nori...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532655&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532655 Author: Snowsrfr
Subject: 65935
Posted: August 06 2013 at 7:51pm

Take it you tried feeding it nori from an algae clip?

I has a Kole tang that seemed to be afraid of just found the clip unnatural.

Have you tried rubber banding a piece of nori to a piece of rubble in the tank? IMHO I think the Kole found it of a more natural grazing behavior. ]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:51:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65935&PID=532655&title=sailfin-tang-wont-eat#532655