SAILFIN
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1 year for the tank 1 1/2 months for fish 75 gallons
No new fish, some signs of HLLE that I didn't notice before. Currently checking for voltage leak
I'll check the exact water parameters right now. But 75 gallons
jay0705
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The hlle could be a contributing factor. Tangs need alot of alage, plus good nutrition. I feed my tangs alage sheets almost daily. They also do eat meaty foods w my other fish, but lots of alage
bang guy
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Blue Tangs are zoo-planktivores that sometimes consume algae. Sailfins are herbivores that sometimes eat zoo-plankton.
I do not know if that is the real answer. A 4 foot tank is about 4 feet shorter than what a Sailfin needs but the tank size wouldn't kill the Tang in a month. It could stress it to the point where it could be more susceptible to something else though.
I do not know if that is the real answer. A 4 foot tank is about 4 feet shorter than what a Sailfin needs but the tank size wouldn't kill the Tang in a month. It could stress it to the point where it could be more susceptible to something else though.
The tank is bigger than 4 feet however, I'm not sure if the fish had perhaps red gills? Wasn't really sure what the color was before for the sailfin
How do I stop HLLE from happening? My filter uses activated carbon
jay0705
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2 things. Really depends on the type of seaweed your offering. None of my fish where fans of red seaweed however green and purple are loved.
2nd if your tank is 75 gallons they are 4ft long. Old style 100 gals can be 6ft , but most tanks start at 125 gallons to push over 4ft. A 125 ,150,180 are all 6ft
2nd if your tank is 75 gallons they are 4ft long. Old style 100 gals can be 6ft , but most tanks start at 125 gallons to push over 4ft. A 125 ,150,180 are all 6ft
bang guy
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Have you been able to test for a voltage leak?
Voltage itself doesn't cause HLLE... I'm not sure it the cause is actually known, I have my own theories...
Stress is a constant among fish that develop HLLE. Insufficient swimming space causes stress, Trace element deficiencies can increase stress (most trace elements are reduced with the constant use of GAC).
Two dominant Tangs in the same space can cause stress.
Remove the stress and most fish recover nicely.
do you know what brand is the best for seaweed? I just don't want to buy a crappy kind
It's been extremely weird. This is the 4th fish that died for the past year while the blue tang and clownfish live fine. Is there any there way from a voltmeter to measure stray voltage? Also, the SAILFIN had its lateral line popping out. Is that bad?
lmforbis
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Any chance you have any pics. We should have asked for that immediately. HLLE usually makes the lateral line look whitewash. If it appeared to be "popping out" maybe it was emaciated. Like Bang said they need the algae, that is what they've evolved to eat so if it isn't getting enough algae, even though it is eating tons of meaty food, it could still be malnourished and die. I have never dealt with HLLEpersonally so I may be very wrong. I don't think it is a fast killer. There is a very sad looking 6" naso at the only fish store near me in a 20 gallon tank with a severe case of HLLE. His whole lateral line and head is eroded. It's been in the tank there for at least a year, gradually getting worse. Obviously I never buy anything there unless it is an emergency.
I like to buy the Rods algae sheets. They have a variety pack.
I like to buy the Rods algae sheets. They have a variety pack.