Six pack of zebrasomas - Page 2

andywar · 07/25/2017, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by inktomi

I've got an Achillies, Yellow Eyed Kole, and Yellow tang in my 270g. The achillies rules with an iron fin!

Hi inktomi, can you please tell me your experience with the Aqulies, how difficult is it? Does he get ich when stressed? Have you ever spotted the begining of the white dots and then managed to lower stress?

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inktomi · 07/25/2017, 01:26 PM

I make sure to do the Tank Transfer Method before any fish get into my tank, so there is no ich in there ever.

My QT process is:
Get the fish eating, medicate if obviously needed.

Transfer into TTM

Add Prazipro for the last two transfers.
Into the display.

In my 7' long tank, the Achilles uses every inch. I've got four MP40s and a 1400GPH return pump for flow.

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64Ivy · 07/26/2017, 12:50 PM

I only have two, a purple Tang and a Striatus Bristletooth. But I had them before I had my daughter and SHE goes off to college next month!

illumnae · 07/27/2017, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

That's interesting. Mine is on the mellow side, co-exisiting with a naso and black. Wouldn't want the polyzona to kill my Achilles either

A month on, and one of my polyzonas has killed the other. They've been fighting since day 1, but it's never been an all out war - though both have been carrying battle scars and "stress" colouration. The day after one succeeded in killing the other, he's in his nice pretty "settled" colouration.

flfireman1 · 07/27/2017, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by d-man

Gem, black, purple, and yellow for my zebras.
Fowleri, mustard, dussumieri, and naso for my others

So jealous..... pics of your fowleri and Dussumeri please

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d-man · 07/28/2017, 07:54 AM

I don't know how to post pics. People have tried to teach me but I'm a sonically kind of stupid when it comes to tech

this is me · 07/28/2017, 07:54 AM

Here's mine
5x Zebrasoma Flavescens
1x Zebrasoma Desjardinii
1x Zebrasoma Xanthurum
1x Acanthurus Leucosternon
1x Acanthurus Japonicus
1x Ctenochaetus Flavicauda

d-man · 07/29/2017, 05:58 AM

Very nice nick

acesq · 07/29/2017, 10:46 AM

I have a Pyoferus, Gemmatum, Polyzona, Achilles and Desjardini, introduced in that order over a period of 4-5 months. The Polyzona beat up the Achilles for a day or two, but the aggression was not too bad. The Desjardini went in over a month later. He spent a week in an acclimation box, but once released was nevertheless hazed mercilessly by the Achilles for two days. He survived only because he is a bit larger than the Achilles and was able to withstand the beating. Another month later and they all get along fabulously. I don't think I'll risk upsetting the peace by trying to introduce another tang.

hogfanreefer · 07/29/2017, 07:34 PM

I have a Gold Rim and a Purple in QT that will go in the DT at the same time.

WLachnit · 07/30/2017, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by this is me

Here's mine
5x Zebrasoma Flavescens
1x Zebrasoma Desjardinii
1x Zebrasoma Xanthurum
1x Acanthurus Leucosternon
1x Acanthurus Japonicus
1x Ctenochaetus Flavicauda

Wow...beautiful. I love the look of multiple yellow tangs. It's exactly what I see diving in Hawaii.
How big is your tank?

this is me · 07/31/2017, 02:27 PM

My tank is 360gallon with dimension of 72"x48"x24". A video of it can be found here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YaL53EWUhM

WLachnit · 08/01/2017, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by this is me

My tank is 360gallon with dimension of 72"x48"x24". A video of it can be found here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YaL53EWUhM

Fantastic...love it. Don't see many tanks with so many yellow tangs. How often do they pick at each other?

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andywar · 08/02/2017, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by inktomi

I make sure to do the Tank Transfer Method before any fish get into my tank, so there is no ich in there ever.

My QT process is:
Get the fish eating, medicate if obviously needed.

Transfer into TTM

Add Prazipro for the last two transfers.
Into the display.

In my 7' long tank, the Achilles uses every inch. I've got four MP40s and a 1400GPH return pump for flow.

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Great info, any reason why you use Prazipro instead of Ich X also from Hikari?

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inktomi · 08/02/2017, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by andywar

Great info, any reason why you use Prazipro instead of Ich X also from Hikari?

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By the end of the tank transfers they can't really have ich anymore. I'm proactively addressing internal parasites and such with it.

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andywar · 08/02/2017, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by inktomi

By the end of the tank transfers they can't really have ich anymore. I'm proactively addressing internal parasites and such with it.

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Got it, thanks!

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inktomi · 08/02/2017, 09:15 AM

Not to derail the thread, but TTM is really simple. I suggest it for all your fish and tangs!

Get two containers of water. For tangs I use large rubbermaid containers (with some rope around them so they don't sag out too much when full).

You keep the fish in one tank for 72 hours, on the third day move them to the other tank, then back and forth for at least four transfers. This interrupts the Ich lifecycle and by the end you've interrupted it enough that you don't have any more ich parasite.

this is me · 08/02/2017, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WLachnit

Fantastic...love it. Don't see many tanks with so many yellow tangs. How often do they pick at each other?

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I bought these from LA during the sale. They sent different sizes but were 2.5" or less. Some of them grew pretty quickly but one of them is still 2.5" and doesn't seem to be bothered by other tangs. I don't notice any aggression between all the tangs. I do see a bit of dominant behavior but not something I would consider taking out a tang or two.
I'm all tanged out at this point.

07/25/2017, 01:26 PM	#27
inktomi Aviator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 960	I make sure to do the Tank Transfer Method before any fish get into my tank, so there is no ich in there ever. My QT process is: Get the fish eating, medicate if obviously needed. Transfer into TTM Add Prazipro for the last two transfers. Into the display. In my 7' long tank, the Achilles uses every inch. I've got four MP40s and a 1400GPH return pump for flow. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk __________________ ----------- Check out my YouTube channel as well. Search "ReefMan". Current Tank Info: 275g AGE, 5 Radion Pro, 4 MP40

07/26/2017, 12:50 PM	#28
64Ivy B'rer Reefer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 3,194	I only have two, a purple Tang and a Striatus Bristletooth. But I had them before I had my daughter and SHE goes off to college next month! __________________ Be Kind To The Elderly. Life Without Parole Means Nothing To Us. ToTM 3-03 Current Tank Info: Between tanks. Searching for a home

07/28/2017, 07:54 AM	#32
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	Here's mine 5x Zebrasoma Flavescens 1x Zebrasoma Desjardinii 1x Zebrasoma Xanthurum 1x Acanthurus Leucosternon 1x Acanthurus Japonicus 1x Ctenochaetus Flavicauda __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

07/29/2017, 10:46 AM	#34
acesq Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,501	I have a Pyoferus, Gemmatum, Polyzona, Achilles and Desjardini, introduced in that order over a period of 4-5 months. The Polyzona beat up the Achilles for a day or two, but the aggression was not too bad. The Desjardini went in over a month later. He spent a week in an acclimation box, but once released was nevertheless hazed mercilessly by the Achilles for two days. He survived only because he is a bit larger than the Achilles and was able to withstand the beating. Another month later and they all get along fabulously. I don't think I'll risk upsetting the peace by trying to introduce another tang. __________________ Current tank: 340g AGE peninsula

07/29/2017, 07:34 PM	#35
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	I have a Gold Rim and a Purple in QT that will go in the DT at the same time. __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

07/28/2017, 07:54 AM	#31
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	I don't know how to post pics. People have tried to teach me but I'm a sonically kind of stupid when it comes to tech

07/29/2017, 05:58 AM	#33
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	Very nice nick

07/31/2017, 02:27 PM	#37
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	My tank is 360gallon with dimension of 72"x48"x24". A video of it can be found here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YaL53EWUhM __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

08/02/2017, 09:15 AM	#42
inktomi Aviator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 960	Not to derail the thread, but TTM is really simple. I suggest it for all your fish and tangs! Get two containers of water. For tangs I use large rubbermaid containers (with some rope around them so they don't sag out too much when full). You keep the fish in one tank for 72 hours, on the third day move them to the other tank, then back and forth for at least four transfers. This interrupts the Ich lifecycle and by the end you've interrupted it enough that you don't have any more ich parasite.