New sailfin tang

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  1. bulldogniner

    bulldogniner Feather Duster

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    I recently got a sailfin tang(Zebrasoma desjardinii). I've had him in the tank for about 2 days now and I think he is getting adjusted, but not sure. I have been keeping the lights on less time to help reduce stress, but I did notice a little ick on him that seems to be going away. I offered both mysis shrimp and a seaweed leaf, but I haven't noticed him eating yet. I did ask and see him eat at my LFS. How long/often should I try to feed him before I should start to be concerned?
     

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  3. bulldogniner

    bulldogniner Feather Duster

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    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    do you see the fish picking at the rocks at all? Tangs are grazers. you might could try to soak the seaweed sheet in some garlic to encourage him to eat.