diying Powder brown!!

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  1. ranger2806

    ranger2806 Fire Shrimp

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    i dont know what wrong with my PB tang. its skin looks like its falling off just above the little fins on its belly. i have an anomone but i dont think he got in that. i know the pic isnt very good but its all i can do for now. he is breathing pretty heavy as well. please let me know what i can do. thanks
     

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  3. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    you need to have very good water conditions to keep that fish. i wouldn't rule out the anemone.
     
  4. ranger2806

    ranger2806 Fire Shrimp

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    ok i just hope i dont loose him.
     
  5. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    start treating with Melafix ASAP. Treat for 7 days and then do a 25% water change. Dont remove the fish, as it will just stress him out. I had the same fish, and he got the same bacterial infection (which is what I belive it is) and I lost him, a pair of clown, and 2 damsels before I finally got the recommendation to treat with melafix. My goby had also gotten it, but after about 3 days of treatment, he was back to normal and good to go. Give it a shot. its 100% natural also.
     
  6. ranger2806

    ranger2806 Fire Shrimp

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    it was great advise but i think a little to late. i just lost him today. thanks yall
     
  7. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    so sorry to hear. Like said, they are pretty difficult fish. They need pristine water, a very good varied diet, and lots of swimming room. The one I kept for a short while was also pretty aggressive.
     
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  9. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    sorry for your loss. It hurts when you loss a fish that costs money, I know it hurt me when I lost a royal gramma
     
  10. ranger2806

    ranger2806 Fire Shrimp

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    very discourging. but thats life i guess
     
  11. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    i feel ya men. i lost my flame angel 2 days ago.
    at least you gain some experience, that will help you later.