Another Rescue! Hepatus Tang!

reefshadow · 12-16-2003, 01:20 AM

I picked up this guy yesterday, he's doing great so far, already feeding heartily on macros and nori! I got a geat deal, 20 bucks. He's about 4 1/2 inches.
The main problem seems to be a mild case of hlle and some sort of patchy skin condition, coupled with poor colour and ragged fins.
There has been some mild agression from my big sailfin, but only a bit of chasing and feinted swiping. Today they seem to be getting on a bit better, the hepatus is definately not a shy fish.
This is my "feel good" christmas present to myself, I love doing this and have always wanted a hepatus!
Any suggestions for food extras to help this guy out?

Thanks! -Becca

Witfull · 12-16-2003, 02:25 AM

congrats....im sure he'll come around fine...LFS arent a good place to try and recover from something. i little TLC should do the trick. he should begin feeding on everything in time,,,they do eat well and being that hes eating already is a good sign!

fidojoe · 12-16-2003, 02:52 AM

Congrats on the new fish, and the good deal! I know that you can nurse it back to full health. It doesn't look bad at all. Along with the nori and macros, you might want to feed somemeaty foods, I found that my yellow liked those as well. Like wit said tho, all it really needs is some tlc.

Craig Manoukian · 12-16-2003, 02:55 AM

Becca you're stinkin' awesome! What a big heart!

Meaty foods like mysis soaked in a little Zoe or Selcon for extra vitamins couldn't hurt, eh?

wooddood · 12-16-2003, 07:05 AM

great deal,hope he does well for you he sounds like he's doing just fine now.i have never had any luck with them myself.good luck.

Gumby · 12-16-2003, 09:29 AM

congrats.

12-16-2003, 01:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
reefshadow Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: washington Posts: 196 View Gallery Karma Komment	Another Rescue! Hepatus Tang! I picked up this guy yesterday, he's doing great so far, already feeding heartily on macros and nori! I got a geat deal, 20 bucks. He's about 4 1/2 inches. The main problem seems to be a mild case of hlle and some sort of patchy skin condition, coupled with poor colour and ragged fins. There has been some mild agression from my big sailfin, but only a bit of chasing and feinted swiping. Today they seem to be getting on a bit better, the hepatus is definately not a shy fish. This is my "feel good" christmas present to myself, I love doing this and have always wanted a hepatus! Any suggestions for food extras to help this guy out? Thanks! -Becca __________________ 240 gallon glass mixed reef 2x 250 watt m.h., 2x 175 watt m.h., 3x 110 watt vho's. 55 gallon propagation tank, 2x 96 watt pc's Empty 125 gallon tank reefer girrrl!

12-16-2003, 02:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	Congrats on the new fish, and the good deal! I know that you can nurse it back to full health. It doesn't look bad at all. Along with the nori and macros, you might want to feed somemeaty foods, I found that my yellow liked those as well. Like wit said tho, all it really needs is some tlc. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

12-16-2003, 02:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Becca you're stinkin' awesome! What a big heart! Meaty foods like mysis soaked in a little Zoe or Selcon for extra vitamins couldn't hurt, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-16-2003, 07:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	great deal,hope he does well for you he sounds like he's doing just fine now.i have never had any luck with them myself.good luck. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

12-16-2003, 09:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gumby Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miamisburg OH Posts: 449 View Gallery Karma Komment	congrats. __________________ Seeking Reefer Enlightenment i am the lorax, i speak for the trees 75g: 140+ lbs LR, 90+ lbs LS, 20+/- g sump (LR & Macro) coral beauty, bicolor blenny ,java scott damsel,2 clowns, 6 line wrasse diff kinds of shrooms, diff zooas, diff star polyps, frogspawn and hammer 2 - #4 Hydor Koralia's; TERM II Lighting - Current Extreme 260 watts

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