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I wrote this several years ago, but wanted to share it here as well... Please list any useful tips you might have in the comments below! Quarantine DOs and DON’Ts The purpose of this write-up is to offer useful tips and point out common mistakes made during quarantine (QT). DON'T ever use a...

Paulie, I'm so very sorry to read this. TBH; This sounds like maybe something more serious than just 1 doctor can handle. Have you thought about entering a residential treatment center (RTC)? Sometimes we just need to get away from life and all of the challenges, and hit the reset button on...

Once upon a time, most of us actually went into a Local Fish Shop (LFS) to pick out our fish in person. So, this write-up is geared more towards those who still pick out their fish as opposed to just ordering online. Sometimes ordering livestock online is like getting a box of chocolates... ;)...

Any sand burrowing wrasses (and sand sifting gobies) will need sand ASAP to help them settle into the QT. 6 weeks fallow also covers worst case scenarios for velvet, brook, flukes, turbellarians, and most bacterial diseases. Answers: Yes A pinch of flake or pellets every few days. If you...

I think either would work for all the fish. A 40 breeder would just make everyone more comfortable + limit aggression + give you more wiggle room when it comes to ammonia building up.

I mean, a 40 breeder would be ideal... but I think you could get by with just a 20-30 gallon. FYI; The fallow period for Ich can be shortened to just 6 weeks if you can raise aquarium temp to 80.6F: New Ich Fallow Period

OK, the other fish displaying behavioral symptoms (scratching) does lend more weight to this being Ich. How big are the tangs? I would probably buy a bigger tank so you can QT them all together. It's much easier to take care of a larger tank than a bunch of smaller ones.

Are any other fish showing symptoms (other than the Blue Tang)? This is important because sometimes Blue Tangs develop viral lesions or bacterial tufts which look A LOT like Ich.

Can you post pics of the Blue Tang with Ich? To confirm the diagnosis.

You can safely raise calcium 50ppm per day. Unless you have acros, and then I would only raise it 25ppm per day.

First off, I must thank @victoly for bringing this recent study to my attention: Effects of temperature and host species on the life cycle of Cryptocaryon irritans It has now been peer-reviewed and the findings verified by other scientists. I'd also like to share a couple of other related...

BTW, this is the best article ever written on reef water parameters: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/

I don’t worry about elevated mag. I’ve gotten it as high as 1700-1800 in an acro dominated tank and didn’t see any negatives. Alkalinity I like to keep between 8-10 dKH and calcium around 450-500 ppm. You just never want your calcium level to get too high, or you will see precipitation and that...

@MadReefer Have you tried reaching out to SeahorseKeeper or vlangel on R2R? There's also a lady I know on Facebook who is a Seahorse breeder. I don't want to give out her info publicly, but PM if you like.

Excellent idea! I just can't get into siphoning clean looking water out of my DT. I only like to throw out dirty, filthy water and that's what you get when you vacuum the substrate.

Diamox is the best medication to keep on hand for treating gas bubble disease, and an insulin syringe with a 26-gauge needle can be used to release excess gas from a male's pouch. I've seen Bio-Bandage (Neonmycin-based topical gel) recommended for lacerations.

They don't call them "Condo Nazis" for nothing. I wouldn't even buy a house in a neighborhood with a HOA. Too many layers of govt. as it is, why would I want to add another??

That really sucks about no guests, especially no grandchildren. :confused: What's the point of having a swimming pool if you can't share the experience with kids/grandkids?? A bunch of old geezers just wading in the pool and laying around it?! :p

She hired me to keep an eye on you ;)

It sounds like fish could live in that pool for a long time UNLESS they jump out. ;)