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Clown tang Dying?

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Topic: Clown tang Dying?

Posted By: fishrfriendsnotfood
Subject: Clown tang Dying?
Date Posted: October 23 2009 at 3:02pm

I think my clown tang might me dying but i'm not sure and i'm open to suggestions as to how to save it. Yesterday i noticed him hiding under some rocks on the bottom of the tank (he's usually out swimming) kind of leaning against the rock resting on the sand. He was hard to see but i could see that he was hyperventilating like he'd ran a marathon. I couldn't see his body so i don't know if he has any spots of him. Any suggestions. I really don't want him to die. Thanks.

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Scotty "Too Hottie"

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Posted By: Aquaristnewbie
Date Posted: October 23 2009 at 10:26pm

I would feed with some food soaked in garlic to start off until you can see what is up when he comes out.

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150 gallon Reef
Millcreek Utah

Posted By: TriggerHappy
Date Posted: October 23 2009 at 10:54pm

What are your water parameters? Temp too high? Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate spike?

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210 gallon Mixed Reef

Posted By: TriggerHappy
Date Posted: October 23 2009 at 10:56pm

Do you have a hospital tank that you can move him to? If not, maybe create one using a tote or a bucket?

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210 gallon Mixed Reef

Posted By: cl2ysta1
Date Posted: October 28 2009 at 9:54pm

clown tangs are pretty notorious for dying in captivity.. just keep feeding it and hope it makes it

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I <3 Boxers
Achilles tang lover