Cleaner Wrasse(Sp?)

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Beamerhack, Dec 29, 2008.

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  1. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    According to you it has not even been set-up for one month yet. :confused:
    Honestly, I have been watching the threads/responses you have been putting out and could have predicted this with alot of other potential problems.
    I wish you the best and also advise you to heed advice given here.


    Using a "cleaner wrasse" is out of the question. They should be left in the ocean. Even if they accept prepared foods they can starve to death in the home aquarium.

    Unfortunately algae lasts about a year in different stages/forms.
     
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  3. Beamerhack

    Beamerhack Coral Banded Shrimp

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    So November next year is when algea stops?

    I dont think you can put any time lines on a fish tank. I have yet to lose a animal in my tank other than a Turbo snail that was dead 24 hours after I put it in the tank. I hardly think a total of 4 inches of fish in my tank it too much.

    Perfect example is how long it takes to "Cycle" a tank. Well mine took actually 12 days. How do I know this? I watched it the whole time with testing.

    I was told it would take a minimum of a month by 90% of people. Since I thought it was cycled the water has been the same parameters with no changes. So why cant I add another fish?
     
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    3 fish even a month and a half after cycling is pushing it IMO. You need to SLOW down. And why consider the cleaner wrasse in the first place? Are you having problems with ich? If so I would get that all straight first. A healthy, stable tank should not have major re-occuring issues with ich.
    And on a serious note, if your really considering getting fish from deathco, I would get a good QT/hospital tank ready first. If it were me, I wouldnt get fish, instead use it for food/supplies/etc that might turn up. Just my two cents.
     
  5. chinita

    chinita Astrea Snail

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    well, you can add more fish if you want as long as your parameters are balance. you just need to check your water regularly just like what you're doing right now.
    but just like packleader said just use it for food supplies or save it to buy those expensive equipment you need shortly.
     
  6. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I think you are taking my advice the wrong way. I am only trying to help and sometimes a subtle reality check is helpfull.
    I'm only saying this. You have alot of stuff going on to be considering a new fish. From ich to possible zoa pox. All of this with a cycle that happened in 12 days--->to 3 weeks later. I am seeing a trend in your threads that indicates (to me), that you have a lot of trouble/wasted money ahead of you. I am only here to help you or, anyone else I can.
    My advice for you for now......
    One thing at a time. :)
     
  7. Beamerhack

    Beamerhack Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I thought I had Zoa pox, It was bleaching from my lights it went away 24 hours later. The "Ick" Fish went back to the store it was sick from the go.