Marginalis butterfly is in!

[Aparker2005]

totally agree. For sensitive fish like CBB, Regal angel, and some of the wrasses, this is the best way to acclimated them.

I have a qt system setup right now. We haven't gotten any new fish in a long time and this qt tank has live rock with gsp growing on it, plus some aiptasia. It's also home to a pair of clowns that started fighting our main pair in the community tank.

Would it be worth moving it to this system for a bit or no? Feel like I'd stress it even more in such a small tank

 

[OrionN]

I would move him if you have a system set up.

 

[OrionN]

Here is mine. Eatting in peace with a small Convict tang, acting as a dither fish to get the CBB comfortable and eating. Dither fish can be any non agressive fish that is feeding well. When the dither fish agressively go after the food, it will get your QT fish get excited and go after the food also.

 

[Aparker2005]

Moved to the qt. It acted panicked for a few minutes and layed on its side. Got back up swimming and is just acting like it's terrified of it's own shadow. It was just swimming in place in the display. No more picking on rocks or attempting to eat.

I have some prazi pro but that's really the only medicine I have. Hopefully it settles down and will eat, but I think it's a goner.

If this one dies, I'm completely done with this type of fish. They're just not worth the trouble and frustration.

 

[OrionN]

Good luck

 

[Aparker2005]

And here it is in qt. Not panicking now, but just kinda looking around swimming. Dropped it a clam in just in case it wants to try to eat. There's a few aips in here too hopefully it'll nip on if it's not too late

 

[exnisstech]

I would turn the lights down
EDIT. Way down

 

[OrionN]

They are very active as the light going out. Keep moonlight on at night. They hunt a lot at night.

 

[Aparker2005]

Got home and it seems much more settled down, but hasn't touched the clam yet. I'll get the lights down some. Hopefully it's strong enough to start eating

 

[Aparker2005]

Appreciate everyone's input. Just checked it again and it looks rough. Don't expect it to live past the next day or two. Absolutely frustrating

 

[DMG Reef]

Appreciate everyone's input. Just checked it again and it looks rough. Don't expect it to live past the next day or two. Absolutely frustrating

Have you treated it for flukes? I’ve gotten 2 butterflies in the last 3 months and both had flukes. You mentioned that you have Prazipro. I did 2 rounds of prazi and the butterflies did great. I would try dosing it just in case.

 

[Aparker2005]

Have you treated it for flukes? I’ve gotten 2 butterflies in the last 3 months and both had flukes. You mentioned that you have Prazipro. I did 2 rounds of prazi and the butterflies did great. I would try dosing it just in case.

I did dose it just in case, but it's looking worse. Here's to hoping it pulls through

 

[Aparker2005]

I have a seachem tidal filter on this qt tank. Found it stuck to the skimmer this morning, but breathing. Moved it and it started swimming like normal. Hoping it was just asleep but not looking good still

 

[Aparker2005]

Still swimming as of now. I wish it would TRY to eat. It was doing so well

 

[djf91]

Sorry, doesn't sound good.. 4 dead would be a good time to consider something different...

Yep I second this.

 

[djf91]

How big are the display and QT? Looks a little crowded in there, lots of pacing too.

 

[Aparker2005]

Yep I second this.

Only reason I tried this one was these were touted as being much hardier than copperbands.

I know it's a different fish, but our yellow longnose has been exceptional also. Eats flakes and pellets even

 

[Aparker2005]

How big are the display and QT? Looks a little crowded in there, lots of pacing too.

Display is a 125 with no aggressive fish. Nitrate has been a little high due to over feeding but bringing it down. Otherwise, all solid numbers. QT is a 20g

 

[jtf74]

Get yourself some live blackworms. My cbb went right after those. I ordered a bunch and fed them to him for months until I ran out and by then he was already eating frozen very well. Also these fish IMO should always be QT'd in an established tank free from competition until they eat reliably so moving it out was the right choice.

 

[jtf74]

I have a seachem tidal filter on this qt tank. Found it stuck to the skimmer this morning, but breathing. Moved it and it started swimming like normal. Hoping it was just asleep but not looking good still

Didn't see this b4 recommending live worms. May be to late for that