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October 1st, 2008, 09:29 AM
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Yellow tang issues
Today was a upgrade day (stronger return pump and added k4 powerhead). Water is moving so much more now its great.
After about 5 or so hours my yellow tang has stared breathing really fast. I tested the water and all is 0 and ph is 8.1. plus i did a water change today so i'm pretty sure water quality is not the issue here... All i can think of is 3 reasons why this would happen- 1. My anemone getting injured has something to do with this or 2. The tang is having trouble breathing because of the water flow changes, could this have affected oxygen content in the tank? Or three, the skimmer because i also upgraded how much bubbles get in, A LOT more. hectic day today. Thanks for any input. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 80 Gal. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: Drums, sports, camping, astronomy and computers. 
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October 1st, 2008, 10:05 AM
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Re: Yellow tang issues
If anything it's probably something with your nem. Not any of the others you stated.
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October 1st, 2008, 03:06 PM
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Re: Yellow tang issues
yeah, i dont think its the flow problem, but i dont think your nem would deteriorate to that level this quick
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October 1st, 2008, 05:21 PM
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Re: Yellow tang issues
If it was the anemone,it would most likely effect the other fish too.
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October 1st, 2008, 05:23 PM
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Re: Yellow tang issues
i think that it is just because of the enviroment change a few days when it gets use to the changed enviroment it will be fine i bet.
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October 1st, 2008, 10:05 PM
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Re: Yellow tang issues
Ok i'm pretty sure its not the anemone because this morning the anemone seems normal as always, clowns are in it and the injury seems to be minor (although it has covered it up and i cant see)
But the tang is still acting really weird. Breathing fast and he seems a little dazed & confused...like he is having a hard time keeping his equilibrium. I'm not ure exactly what's going on but i hope he makes it thru. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 80 Gal. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: Drums, sports, camping, astronomy and computers.
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October 2nd, 2008, 01:44 AM
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Re: Yellow tang issues
well if you think it is the flow shut on of the koralias down or a few days
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October 2nd, 2008, 03:33 AM
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Re: Yellow tang issues
Fish have been known to act weird and erratic when they get stung by anemones. They tend to swim around frantically and breath very heavily. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do about it if this is the case. I hope your fish gets better. Chances are pretty good that it will recover with time, especially if it's still around today.
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October 2nd, 2008, 11:00 PM
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Re: Yellow tang issues
Update on the Tang...he is doing much better. Breathing is slowing down and he actually started to pick algae again.
I'm not sure but my guess would be that he just couldnt handle the water flow changes. I went from barely having x10 flow to x30 instantly...i should have increased the flow slowly and given the fish a chance to adjust but i just didnt know that this could have happened...oh well, lesson well learned and I'm glad he is getting better. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 80 Gal. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: Drums, sports, camping, astronomy and computers.
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October 2nd, 2008, 11:13 PM
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Re: Yellow tang issues
Good deal.
I never would would have thought about adding flow that quick would cause a problem for the fish.
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