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  1. nige

    Protein Skimmer

    I have never been pro-skimmer, but I bought one to try to make my take better. It's a very small one, seems perfect for the tank size I have of 37 gallons. It's made by Sander, model Piccolo. I've got it running with an Elite 801 air pump. How long will it take for things to collect in the cup...
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    Internal parasites...

    His gills look fine. He doesn't even scratch. There are no symptons on his body that would indicate he is sick. He just appears to be breathing heavy. I've got a product in my tank called Rally, which I believe is a form of Formalin. I'm gonna do a water change on Friday and go from there. K
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    Internal parasites...

    I'm wondering if anyone has had success in treating this situation. I have a tank with three triggers that I've had operating for almost three years. My undalatus and rectangulatus are fine. My clown is breathing heavy, has been for a while now. He's active but doesn't seem to have the appetite...
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    Synthetic sea mixtures

    I have been using what is called Catalina Water out here on the west coast, and I'm done. I'm going to start making my own water. I'd like opinions on what's the best synthetic sea salt. I've been told the Tropic Marin is the best. When I was a very young man I used to use Instant Ocean and...
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    Clown Trigger breathing hard...

    I have two other triggers in my tank that are not affected. My clown which I've had for two and half years in screwed up. He must have some kind of fluke or parasite. Body is totally clean, nothing growing on him. What the hell can I do? I used a product called Live Bearer, it has done...
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    My experiences.

    Some of you might find my methods unorthodox, but I have found that they work. I have a 37 gallon tank with 5 triggers. I have had my fish for over a year. Yes, they'v grown and I'm a getting ready to get a much larger tank. I've read all sorts of things on this board about things you shouldn't...
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