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Originally Posted by
Beth http:///t/394499/blue-is-sick-tail-looks-bloody/40#post_3512826
Its not about cleaning the back wall. Its how you have your tank set up. Using mechanical filters that cause nitrates to get high. You should consider migrating to more natural filters. Live rock, sandbed critters that will keep your sandbed in good order, etc. High nitrates and tangs don't mix, IMO and in my experience. You have to start doing things to improve the conditions in your tank overall.
Thanks, Beth
Had gotten some blue-leg crabs and turban snails. Removed the large crabs that were eating the others. Also purchased Reef Buffer by Seachem which I am about to read about.
To respond to your comment - I'm guessing the crabs and snails are going to qualify. I have live rock and live sand. Lots of rock, so I think I'll purchase a small live rock and/or bottled bacteria. Sure, I can put some more live sand in.
BTW, Snake . . . yes, we do read your stuff!