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post #1 of 6
10/31/04 at 10:54pm
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Do these sharks breath heavily naturally?I have had one in my 561 gallon tank for 5 months.He has been breathing alot heavier than my other fish since I first got him.I keep the temperature at 76 degrees.I have a water turnover of about 8 times with an oversized wet dry and protein skimmer.There is a zero reading for ammonia and nitrites.There is a nitrate reading of around 25.He is eating well and swims almost constantly.His tankmates include two small cortez rays,a naso tang, a yellow tang,a tessy eel,a lion fish and a Harelequin tusk.Allo f the other inhabitants appear very healthy.Anybody with any experience with these sharks with any obsevations?
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post #2 of 6
11/1/04 at 12:33am
Have you been able to check his belly? Check for any discoloration. Also look closely at his gills... for discoloration or even clear gel-like patches.
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post #3 of 6
11/1/04 at 12:46am
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There was no discoloration.I did notice a small faint circular pattern about the size of a dime.Any ideas? thanks
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post #4 of 6
11/1/04 at 2:08am
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Upon closer inspection it appears the gills are swollen.I do not see any discoloration or other signs of parasites.Any ideas on a multi symptom medication that can be used on sharks?Thanks,Brett
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post #5 of 6
11/1/04 at 2:56pm
Check the book Aquarium Sharks and Rays by Scott Michael. Mine always seemed to breath kind of heavy when I had it, what do you feed it?
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post #6 of 6
11/1/04 at 6:17pm
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I have been feeding it frozen squid,crab,shrimp,scallops and shrimp.I have added a few powerheads for additional circulation.
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