Yellow Tang Question

cdebella · 10-28-2002, 08:51 PM

I have a Yellow Tang that is just plain pathetic looking. He has an apparent insatiable appetite yet seems malnourished. He has a pale face and some ratty fins. The environment seems ok and none of his / her tank mates suffer the same ailments. I added a grounding probe this week.

Fed red and blue algae daily. Brine and bloodworms soaked in Fishtamin and flake.

Only other comparably sized tank mate is a Jewel Damsel but they get along fine.

Any suggestions?

-Chris

the_blue_tuna · 10-28-2002, 11:06 PM

I have had good luck soaking frozen brine and/or flake foods in selcon before feeding. I also grow caulerpa in my sump , so there is always plenty in the tank to graze on all day long. I think that is one of the key factors , making food available constantly .those guys do seem to eat alot all the time.HTH.

WELCOME TO REEFLAND!!!!!!

BlueWater · 10-29-2002, 02:17 AM

My friend feeds his romaine lettuce. He just tosses a piece in the tank and the Tang nibbles on it all day.

cdebella · 10-29-2002, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the welcome Blue Tuna. Its funny, I have actually been registered here for a year but have never posted, I kinda lurk.

=P

I run 2 vBulletin forums that are non fish related and it consumes alot of my time. I will be spending some more time here as I have once again undertaken the monumental task of maintaining a reef.

I'll post a picture so you can see what he looks like. Other than his appearance, he seems quite robust.

Thanks again guys!

-Chris

Sendie · 10-29-2002, 11:48 AM

I have a lipstick tang that was really healthy for about 6 months and then seemed to start to get really skinny, but was eating like crazy. I bought some food that was for parasites and fed it to the fish for 3 days straight and now my lipstick is fine. Nothing was wrong with the other fish. You might ask you lfs if they have the food for parasites. Good luck. Sendie

10-28-2002, 08:51 PM	#1
cdebella New in Town Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2	Yellow Tang Question I have a Yellow Tang that is just plain pathetic looking. He has an apparent insatiable appetite yet seems malnourished. He has a pale face and some ratty fins. The environment seems ok and none of his / her tank mates suffer the same ailments. I added a grounding probe this week. Fed red and blue algae daily. Brine and bloodworms soaked in Fishtamin and flake. Only other comparably sized tank mate is a Jewel Damsel but they get along fine. Any suggestions? -Chris

10-28-2002, 11:06 PM	#2
the_blue_tuna Governor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: colorado Posts: 1,207	I have had good luck soaking frozen brine and/or flake foods in selcon before feeding. I also grow caulerpa in my sump , so there is always plenty in the tank to graze on all day long. I think that is one of the key factors , making food available constantly .those guys do seem to eat alot all the time.HTH. WELCOME TO REEFLAND!!!!!! __________________ In this hobby patience is not a virtue,,,,,its mandatory. Jim's Marine Links

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10-29-2002, 02:17 AM	#3
BlueWater Citizen Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Manhattan Beach, California Posts: 129	My friend feeds his romaine lettuce. He just tosses a piece in the tank and the Tang nibbles on it all day.

10-29-2002, 09:34 AM	#4
cdebella New in Town Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2	Thanks for the welcome Blue Tuna. Its funny, I have actually been registered here for a year but have never posted, I kinda lurk. =P I run 2 vBulletin forums that are non fish related and it consumes alot of my time. I will be spending some more time here as I have once again undertaken the monumental task of maintaining a reef. I'll post a picture so you can see what he looks like. Other than his appearance, he seems quite robust. Thanks again guys! -Chris

10-29-2002, 11:48 AM	#5
Sendie Just Moved In Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 13	I have a lipstick tang that was really healthy for about 6 months and then seemed to start to get really skinny, but was eating like crazy. I bought some food that was for parasites and fed it to the fish for 3 days straight and now my lipstick is fine. Nothing was wrong with the other fish. You might ask you lfs if they have the food for parasites. Good luck. Sendie

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