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02/19/2019, 01:48 PM
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Moorish Idol info/help
Ok, so i picked up a moorish on Sunday, and it was eating at the LFS but still a little Skinner then I would have liked. Before I get a bunch of dont buy this fish comments I have kept one in the past for quite some time and I have a 220gal sps/lps reef.
But the issue I am having is I quarantined the fish in a 36"x30" cube that I have dedicated to lps frag tank and he didnt eat not even nibble for the first 2 days, tank is full of multiple species of sponges also. Watching him swim around it was apparent that he was somewhat stressed by the size of tank, so I broke the rules and added him early to my ree, hoping that he would follow my heard of tangs and be convinced to nip or eat. I have tried multiple types of seaweed, mysis, brine (different suppliers also) I have tried garlic soaking food. still zero interest. From everyone's experience how long have they waited for theirs to feed and what broke it. Im going to pick up some fresh mussels/clams tonight. Should I risk stressing him again and move to a different qt 48" tank I have where he will be alone but away from the tangs which can bully here and there and compete for food. |
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02/19/2019, 02:28 PM
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02/19/2019, 04:34 PM
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Try live clams or mussels from the local grocery or seafood market if you have one available. Also try pellets. Did you treat for internal worms?
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Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs |
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02/19/2019, 05:29 PM
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Thanks he just started picking, but yeah corals lol. I added a fresh live oyster split and he went and looked at it and then moved over 12” and took some bites of my blue Squamosa and then nipped a couple sps
 . He has been circling the oyster. Fingers crossed, I will move the clam tonight to another tank.
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02/19/2019, 05:30 PM
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I will pick up some mussels and clams tomorrow I should of tried all 3 but figured oysters would be my best chance
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02/20/2019, 10:56 AM
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Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs |
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02/21/2019, 05:41 AM
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Moved on
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Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip |
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