Sick Fish

jollopee · 02-07-2006, 11:18 PM

Well, Ive got my first sick fish. Just arrived from a marine vendor. I got 2 foxface lo's both were looking very dead when I put the bags to float in the tank. One of them is doing ok (not excellent but ok) except now I cant catch my hawkfish who somehow wants to eat the foxface and the other foxface well he is just laying there, he is breathing but not moveing at all. Ive been repeating the acclimation on him since I got them but he doesnt seem like he is going to make it. Any advise would be helpful,thanks.

It died

Todd

CSeaSee · 02-08-2006, 12:12 PM

Try to get the remaining one to eat. Garlic additives, or frozen Formula Two with garlic, is often used. You may also try some live foods (brine shrimp) just to get some calories into him. Garlic has some anecdotal evidence of boosting the immune system, which you'll probably want because foxfaces usually carry ich, and develop a case of it when severely stressed (like it is now).

Steven Pro · 02-12-2006, 12:11 PM

I would strongly urge you to quarantine your fish from now on.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php

02-07-2006, 11:18 PM	#1
jollopee Citizen Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: washington state Posts: 165	Sick Fish Well, Ive got my first sick fish. Just arrived from a marine vendor. I got 2 foxface lo's both were looking very dead when I put the bags to float in the tank. One of them is doing ok (not excellent but ok) except now I cant catch my hawkfish who somehow wants to eat the foxface and the other foxface well he is just laying there, he is breathing but not moveing at all. Ive been repeating the acclimation on him since I got them but he doesnt seem like he is going to make it. Any advise would be helpful,thanks. It died Todd Last edited by jollopee; 02-07-2006 at 11:55 PM.

02-08-2006, 12:12 PM	#2
CSeaSee Mayor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 663	Try to get the remaining one to eat. Garlic additives, or frozen Formula Two with garlic, is often used. You may also try some live foods (brine shrimp) just to get some calories into him. Garlic has some anecdotal evidence of boosting the immune system, which you'll probably want because foxfaces usually carry ich, and develop a case of it when severely stressed (like it is now). __________________ Carl Just tell your wife that having a tank teaches you all sorts of new DIY skills...which will save lots of money around the house...so you can buy more stuff for your tank...so you can learn more skills...

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02-12-2006, 12:11 PM	#3
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	I would strongly urge you to quarantine your fish from now on. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php

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