LSUFireGal
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Ok so I thought I would just chronicle my adventures treating my first new fish that came down with ich.
I bought an established reef tank in November that came with livestock. My son wanted a blue fish so I waited until I was sure I could keep things in check and had a qt tank in place and cycled. Well against my better judgment I let him talk me into a tiny hippo tang. She was eating pellets in the store and was quite active, so I brought her home on Saturday.
Saturday: eating well nice and clear not as active but she was hiding.
Sunday: still eating well and somewhat active.
Monday: she had a few spots when I fed her in the morning, but nothing major. I dod water change and tested, levels were good. When I got home around 5 she looked like this.
I was freaked. She still ate, but looked like hell. I began the process of lowering the salinity while maintaining other levels.
Tuesday: she looked much better, but not great.
By tonight I should have the salinity lowered 1.009. I hope I can save her. I heard my son saying to her softly please don't die.
I bought an established reef tank in November that came with livestock. My son wanted a blue fish so I waited until I was sure I could keep things in check and had a qt tank in place and cycled. Well against my better judgment I let him talk me into a tiny hippo tang. She was eating pellets in the store and was quite active, so I brought her home on Saturday.
Saturday: eating well nice and clear not as active but she was hiding.
Sunday: still eating well and somewhat active.
Monday: she had a few spots when I fed her in the morning, but nothing major. I dod water change and tested, levels were good. When I got home around 5 she looked like this.
I was freaked. She still ate, but looked like hell. I began the process of lowering the salinity while maintaining other levels.
Tuesday: she looked much better, but not great.
By tonight I should have the salinity lowered 1.009. I hope I can save her. I heard my son saying to her softly please don't die.