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One possible problem that could be the reason Ive heard that tangs are unusually suseptable to stray currents (electrical) in tanks even when other fish are uneffected. I would loook into a grounding probe which may solve the problem. The fact that you have other fish and they are doing fine...

Sorry also wondering what other fish you have in the tank when you are adding the fish.

Clowns once female can never turn back into male at least that is my understanding on the subject.

Please post your values it is hard to say what the problem is without that info, also how long has your tank been set up.

You could use a brush to clean the rock off just brush lightly and you shouldnt remove anything you would want to keep.

Yes you need to tank into account for the total tank volume because the skimmer has a flow rating and depending on the volume of the tank you need to be able to turn over or filter the water effectively.

I didnt read the other post but what are you water parameters?

I would do 10-20% changes at least weekly untill you levels and tank start to look better.

Blue hippos really should have a tank that is 72 inches in length to swimwhich your 60 g does not have sorry but that is just what alot of people say.

You may be able to put a yellow tang in a tank that size but that kind of tank is really too small for a blue hippo.

Buy a phospahte test from your LFS, and do a series of water changes using ro water. As far as the prepared food I just mean what ever you are feeding your other fish

I really havent found a fish that will eat red slime algae. Sometimes my hermits will eat it but thats hit and miss. How much do you have is it a problem or just a few isolated areas because red slime usually means a phosphate prolem is occuring.

I just read your last post before typing that last message I would start buying ro water because it sounds like that may be your problem. Test your water for phosphates because most likely it will be high. Also I hate to break it to you but that mandarin you have will most likely die as they...

Well a hope you nitrite is not 30 and you really mean nitrate. But anyway Phosphate is a strong component to the production of algae in saltwater tanks. This can come from uneaten food, using tap water, and even some additives contain it. Also like mentioned in the other post the amount of...

Well you have two options at this point either you treat the tank or put him back but if he does have ich then you will be putting the other fish at risk. Ich will appear to get better as the spots will fall off during a phase of their life where they attach themselves to substate and go...

Ok first calm down the worst thing you can do is get excited when things start to get ugly in your tank because that will just lead to making more mistakes. First how long has you tank been set up. What are the other values of your water nitrate, nitrite, and phosphate. How fast did you add...

Since it already has coral growth on it you would not have to scrub it off but I would use some method of acclimation so you dont shock your coral if your values are not the same as the shipping water.

I also forgot to say pH which is very important.

Good values to be aware of for reef tanks are also phosphate and magnesium and once a week is fine so go longer without checking those values.

If your tank has only been set up for 7 days I would seriously advise you against adding any more fish those chemicals you added may have delayed the cycling process and the addition of anymore fish even the fish you have may cause a serious cycle of your tank.