Discussion on the Infamous Acanthurus Genus

[immafishguy]

Hey man I seen you were talking about the tangs ripping the seaweed off and gave it fly everywhere and rot. Can you explain what you do in more detail or if there is any other tricks to stop this ? I want to get rid of this problem!

Ya, just wet the seaweed paper first and then roll it as tight as you can. Then when you rubber band it to a rock it should look kinda like a cigar. This way they can take full bites but not rip off big pieces

 

[johnyboy]

I use a seaweed clip. Can I do it with this as well?

 

[immafishguy]

Never tried? It might be hard to get the seaweed to stay rolled up in the clip.

 

[4FordFamily]

Actually the parasite can appear, but most usually in the gills where you can't see it. That's how ick lives in tanks for years without the owner ever seeing a sign of it until they all start dying. I didn't mean to start an argument, but simply be sure that others reading this don't think that low of a dose of copper will cure anything. There is the fear that low levels of copper can cause some strains of ick or velvet to become tolerant of copper over time, which is a very real concern. I'm glad your way works for you! I hope it continues to do so.

I agree with this

 

[4FordFamily]

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/ich-and-acanthurus-tangs-years-of-experience-and-ich-management.106/

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/tang-aggression-understanding-and-combating.76/

You may enjoy both of those as a fellow fish nerd

 

[oneofmany]

Tangs are tangs IME. They all appreciate the same kind of parameters, food & space. Don't OVERthink it... (it's just a fish)

 

[ca1ore]

My achilles is approaching 3 years in my ich managed tank. Not something I'd recommend certainly .....

 

[sanchoy]

IMO the best looking species in the hobby. Hard tov maintain, but once you have one stabilized its a keeper! The Achilles and the Powder Blue got me into this hobby; their color and beauty is unmatched IMO