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schooleyosis · Nov 27, 2013

Good plan. Keep us posted!

Saltgator · Nov 27, 2013

schooleyosis said:
Good plan. Keep us posted!

Yes sir. Thanks bud.

Saltgator · Nov 28, 2013

Well, my chocolate tang must have wedged himself in between PVC and the tank walls, which caused it's death. RIP little buddy.

schooleyosis · Nov 29, 2013

Sorry to hear that.

Saltgator · Nov 29, 2013

schooleyosis said:
Sorry to hear that.

Thanks Ryan. It was a tough wake up and check on the fish. I can only assume he became wedged and couldn't keep water flowing over his gills.

skinz78 · Nov 29, 2013

Dang, sorry to hear Brad.

Saltgator · Nov 29, 2013

skinz78 said:
Dang, sorry to hear Brad.

Thanks Chris.

mcarroll · Nov 30, 2013

Saltgator said:
Well, my chocolate tang must have wedged himself in between PVC and the tank walls, which caused it's death. RIP little buddy.

Always heartbreaking!

Just out of curiosity (and ignore this if you want....about to be nosey), was he physically stuck when you had to remove him (i.e. you had to apply some effort to free him), or was it possible he drifted there post mortem in a current and was just "hooked" there by coincidence? Sounds like he was found in a low-flow spot, which is where all currents end up.

It always seems odd to me for a strong swimmer like a tang (or any fish, really) to get stuck somewhere while they are still under their own power. (I.e not sick or otherwise compromised..perhaps from being chased all night)

I assume there was no apparent damage except from the things he was wedged against? Any nighttime predators in the tank like a serpent star or fish, et al? (Even potential ones?)

-Matt

Saltgator · Nov 30, 2013

mcarroll said:
Always heartbreaking!

Just out of curiosity (and ignore this if you want....about to be nosey), was he physically stuck when you had to remove him (i.e. you had to apply some effort to free him), or was it possible he drifted there post mortem in a current and was just "hooked" there by coincidence? Sounds like he was found in a low-flow spot, which is where all currents end up.

It always seems odd to me for a strong swimmer like a tang (or any fish, really) to get stuck somewhere while they are still under their own power. (I.e not sick or otherwise compromised..perhaps from being chased all night)

I assume there was no apparent damage except from the things he was wedged against? Any nighttime predators in the tank like a serpent star or fish, et al? (Even potential ones?)

-Matt

Matt, your wisdom/questions are welcome. He was facing a mild current. He was about 2.5 inches and wedged between a 6 inch PVC elbow and the wall of the tank. This was my qt, so no predators, just 2 other fish. What caused me to believe the wedge idea, I found him right side up, kinda like he darted here in a panic (scared of a shadow or whatever). You could be right, I've just figured it was dismissed due to the behavior he presented throughout the previous days (eating, swimming, picking all over (normal tang activity IMO). Thanks Matt. Btw, your picture was looked at again last night of the cap colonies. You got me hooked on them again. B-)

mcarroll · Nov 30, 2013

Just one of those things with new fish in qt... (which is usually stressful in itself) ...a bummer for sure.

I have three large pieces (my three main rocks right now) that I'd love to will to your tank....too big for mine and you'd have awesome M. cap. starts!

-Matt

Saltgator · Nov 30, 2013

mcarroll said:
Just one of those things with new fish in qt... (which is usually stressful in itself) ...a bummer for sure.

I have three large pieces (my three main rocks right now) that I'd love to will to your tank....too big for mine and you'd have awesome M. cap. starts!

-Matt

Thanks Matt, I'm sending you a pm too.

Saltgator · Dec 5, 2013

Loss the emperor today. Woosaa! The magnificent foxface is getting fatter though. I picked up a Rubbermaid 100g tub today. Going to turn it into a frag pond. Look for updates early 2014.

All y'all north of me, hope y'all are warm. We are solid 80's here!!

chadderboxx · Dec 5, 2013

No! I'm sorry about the emp. What do you think happen? How do you like your FoxFace. And it was 76 today at 12pm played a round of golf. In the beautiful fl weather.

schooleyosis · Dec 5, 2013

Sorry about the emperor! But glad to hear about the Foxface.

Day started off at 67 and now it's 37!!!! I like the cool weather so it's all good in my book.

Saltgator · Dec 6, 2013

Thanks guys. I think the tang and angel were rough from the get go from their travels. I'll do a broader search next time when I look into them again.

schooleyosis · Dec 6, 2013

I usually try and order from places with a 14 day guarantee. I've only had one fish arrive that I couldn't get to eat and that didn't make it and I've order about a dozen fish so far.

Saltgator · Dec 6, 2013

schooleyosis said:
I usually try and order from places with a 14 day guarantee. I've only had one fish arrive that I couldn't get to eat and that didn't make it and I've order about a dozen fish so far.

Yep, I got these local, but usually get a guarantee from online stores. My mistake, not again though.