crazy blue hippo's

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by hitman35, Nov 5, 2008.

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  1. fazool666

    fazool666 Sea Dragon

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    Actually mine used to do that every so often as well - from what I remember (been a while) It was only when I first got it and it was getting used to the tank and tankmates.
     
    fazool666, Nov 7, 2008
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  2. marlinman

    marlinman Zoanthid

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    Has anyone seen the hippo scrape himself on the sand or rock? I see that in my lfs all the time. Could it be a parasite or just a habit?
     
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  3. fazool666

    fazool666 Sea Dragon

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    Hippos are notorious for getting ich VERY easily and thats why you see them scratching themselves like that. Mine got it SOOOOOOO bad when I first got him that I was sure I would lose him BUT he survived the breakout!!
     
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  4. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    I've actually experienced the same thing! My tang was almost white, all covered with parasites just after the arrival! It has survived :)
     
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