Petco rescue, two tangs

[Mjrenz]

@ngoodermuth, would the part I have circled be evidence of flukes? I was just wondering for future reference

 

[reefgall]

wow! she looks like a new fish! crazy to believe she looks that amazing compared to the very first picture of her posted! Thank you for never giving up on her

 

[drstardust]

You should do before and after pics side by side.

 

[aurora.k]

You should bring those pics into Petco or send to corporate. Show them the difference between care & neglect

+1

I always refuse to buy anything at petco because I hate to perpetuate the problem, but I applaud you for saving these fish! I definitely agree with Dolelo96 that you should send these to corporate. Their saltwater fish tanks are always so sad.

 

[tdlawdo]

Comparison photos, April 12 and today

Wow!!! Tremendous!!

 

[ngoodermuth]

@ngoodermuth, would the part I have circled be evidence of flukes? I was just wondering for future reference

Could be, yes. Most common symptoms of flukes are yawning/head shaking, scratching- particularly targeting the gill area, twitching, and in severe cases - tattered fins.

 

[Mjrenz]

Could be, yes. Most common symptoms of flukes are yawning/head shaking, scratching- particularly targeting the gill area, twitching, and in severe cases - tattered fins.

Thank you

 

[Mjrenz]

You should do before and after pics side by side.

I'll try to figure out how to do that, I got lucky by figuring out how to circle something on my phone lol

 

[Mastiffsrule]

I actually saw a little blue tang and a huge purple that looked nearly as bad as Baby Dory at my LFS and thought of you. The entire middle system had obvious signs of velvet and there was sign stating that system had been lowered to 1.020... it was enough to turn your stomach.

There’s probably 30-50 fish in that system, and at least half were hanging at the surface with their gills flared, scratching incessantly, or so pale they were almost pastel.

This is why we have to QT and can’t get away from using all of these medications. I wish I’d taken some video while I was there...

You should have dropped some meds in casually as you walked by

 

[Sabellafella]

Comparison photos, April 12 and today

Perfect example folks. Never loose hope! Nor get discouraged! Thank you for sharing.

 

[Nicholas Conner]

Comparison photos, April 12 and today

That is an amazing improvement! Great job @Mjrenz.

 

[Mjrenz]

Thank you to everyone for helping me through this and offering encouragement! I still have some starter cultures of Grindal Worms if anyone wants any

 

[Exotic Coral Collection]

Doesn’t even look like the same fish. Wow

 

[W1ngz]

I'll try to figure out how to do that, I got lucky by figuring out how to circle something on my phone lol

Try an app called Pic Stitch

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Thank you to everyone for helping me through this and offering encouragement! I still have some starter cultures of Grindal Worms if anyone wants any

That come with or without the coleslaw? ;Nailbiting

 

[Flippers4pups]

That come with or without the coleslaw? ;Nailbiting

Hush puppies!

 

[Mjrenz]

That come with or without the coleslaw? ;Nailbiting

Hush puppies!

Sounds like an interesting new recipe

 

[Flippers4pups]

Sounds like an interesting new recipe

Yes, lemon wedge and tarter sauce! Lol

 

[Cohibaman]

Nicely done, Matt. Can’t wait to see her in the new tank.

Love the videos! I have a suggestion, shoot video in landscape rather than portrait. Makes viewing so much more enjoyable.

 

[Cohibaman]

...and congrats on the new banner!!!