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achilles are even harder to keep then the powder blue from what I have read. Although they are a very beautiful fish

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I just lost mine to ich but he was my favorite fish by far in my short time of saltwater aquariums... He was also in the tank for a few weeks with a rectangular trigger who was very aggressive and the tusk held his own. He would get chased around alittle but would turn and say enough is...

The box on the inside and outside of the tank never fill so I am assuming the 1000+- g/hr pump I have is not keeping up with the overflow. It is quite noisy as the water fills both. Am I just out of adjustment or do I need a larger pump? It is a dual U tube over flow box with two 1" pipes...

no offense taken, I am learning so much through all of this. Read here for more information on where I've been with resurrecting this 55G and what I am doing now to make things better for me and the fish. I have learned so much about water quality, crushed coral (ya, it suxs), fish disease, LR/S...

never hurts to have some fresh input though. was more of a "temp check" on personal preferences of those who might reply...

duely noted and another water change has been done to lower it to 1.009. I understand that the fish would have to be out for 6 weeks of time either way, just thinking about doubling up the treatments to make sure to get rid of the ich before transfer. The Harlequin died tonight either way...

Video of the harlequin tusk. He is still eating alittle but does not look to be fighting as much anymore. The neon goby has been keeping him company and picking off what it can.

Originally Posted by sepulatian If you can get to the LFS, pick up some Methelyne blue. Went and looked and they did not have any in stock. Should be there on Tuesday. Will see about it then.

Water quality is as follows this morning: Temp 78F Ph 8.4 Alk 3.0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 20 Ammonia 0 Sal 1.010 Is 1.010 low enough to be effective for hypo? I think I will be doing copper soon anyways as soon as the test kit comes in. I got the 125G...

I know there are specialty tanks that need a certain temp, but I am curious what temps people use for standard marine fish? I know the recommended is from 72-78F and I currently keep mine at 78F. Was thinking about getting closer to room temp (75F) to cut down on heating the tank/cooling the room.

double post, sorry.

Thanx so much, will do and let you know.

ok, started the first set of water changes this morning and am lowering the salinity for hypo. Will do in depth testing and post the results this evening. The Harlequin is not doing so well but he will eat when I put silversides on his lips so hopefully he will pull through.

no instructions, just says it can kill it. how long should I leave him submerged in the FW dip?

bump.... sorry, don't think he will make it much longer. Freshwater dip since it is severe?

sorry if I was unclear above. The powerhead continued to work but the filter did not so I don't believe it is an electical issue. Will have a friend come over and test to make sure. The powerhead in the tank at the time was running a UV filter. I took it out while doing the water changes etc...

ok, harlequin still acting sluggish, no interest in snails. He is moving slowly about every so often but sitting still and leaning for the most part. This too shall pass or should I do anything other then monitor the water params? I tested Ph and Alk and the Ph is 8.3 and Alk appears to be on...

LoL, will see about that snail. He is looking better but I'm not sure he's out of the woods yet. Was a sinking feeling when I walked in and saw him laying on his side in the corner two days ago. Another reason I can't wait to get him out of the current 55G and into the 125G. Something goes...

Video looks great, when are you planning on adding your other tangs besides the regal? I'm sure they would love it. I'm looking a sailfin as well. Here is my current project. Is your tank the 72" long version of the 125G like mine? I put the rock/sand in the past few days and am waiting on it to...