Emaciated Tang Update

AJinNY · 12-28-2004, 12:29 AM

Well guys its been days now....Ive been putting in a strip of Nori two times - sometimes THREE times daily - in addition to regular feedings.

Well I think my fish has shown considerable improvement. Still has ich, but Im not too worried about that since its not all that unusual.

Ive attached some photos I just took tonight. Sorry theyre a little blurry but I think you should be able to see enough to agree that I think this hippo has fattened a bit.

What do you guys think? You wouldnt say he looks thin would you?

I think it was obvious I was bothered by what this poor fish has had to endure and I like to think I tried to help him as best as I could. That alone is deserving of some karma, no?

Seriously, I think he looks MUCH better - u think he is fat enough? Im just glad because I really think he will make it!!!

Thanks.

Alan

Travis · 12-28-2004, 12:58 AM

Looks good to me. Kinda blurry, but good.

Karma for going so far out of your way for one of your critters! (even though you were fishing for it

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AJinNY · 12-28-2004, 01:01 AM

Thanks, T.

I would try to give myself karma, but that just seems wrong. LOL

Anyway, Ive had my share of losses with this tank, so I just think its cool when I win one.

AJinNY · 12-28-2004, 01:01 AM

PS - I know my camera is garbage LOL but how do I take a pic so the fish arent so blurry? They wont sit still!

mps9506 · 12-28-2004, 01:21 AM

Keep feeding him! Glad he is getting better. They can eat a LOT.
As far as the photos, well Travis is the best to help you with that. But I'll give it a shot.
First what kind of camera.
Second make sure you use a tripod. Can you adjust your apeture and exposure on your camera? I usually try to set the apeture to a lower number and use a flash to capture the fish in motion. I'm not real good at it. And if I screwed up these terms or advice you can unleash your wrath on me Travis

All I can remember is increase the shutter speed but this means you have to use the flash to make sure you get a good enough exposure.
And try to get a pic of him when he isn't swimming so fast, like maybe when he is eating the nori

Mike

Woodstock · 12-28-2004, 09:44 AM

Good deal!! Glad it's doing better! I had one and they eat like pigs! Just like Mike said, "Keep feeding him"!

12-28-2004, 01:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Keep feeding him! Glad he is getting better. They can eat a LOT. As far as the photos, well Travis is the best to help you with that. But I'll give it a shot. First what kind of camera. Second make sure you use a tripod. Can you adjust your apeture and exposure on your camera? I usually try to set the apeture to a lower number and use a flash to capture the fish in motion. I'm not real good at it. And if I screwed up these terms or advice you can unleash your wrath on me Travis All I can remember is increase the shutter speed but this means you have to use the flash to make sure you get a good enough exposure. And try to get a pic of him when he isn't swimming so fast, like maybe when he is eating the nori Mike __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

12-28-2004, 09:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Good deal!! Glad it's doing better! I had one and they eat like pigs! Just like Mike said, "Keep feeding him"! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

12-28-2004, 12:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,890 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Looks good to me. Kinda blurry, but good. Karma for going so far out of your way for one of your critters! (even though you were fishing for it )

12-28-2004, 01:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
AJinNY Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 722 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks, T. I would try to give myself karma, but that just seems wrong. LOL Anyway, Ive had my share of losses with this tank, so I just think its cool when I win one.

12-28-2004, 01:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
AJinNY Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 722 View Gallery Karma Komment	PS - I know my camera is garbage LOL but how do I take a pic so the fish arent so blurry? They wont sit still!

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