Well, in the unlikely case that I am able to entice this one to eat, I am thinking of adding it with the other. I have been told the other is a female, so I am not sure how to go about attempting to pair them. I may have to give Copps a call.
My new Regal Angel
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Regal #2, Day #2
Put small amounts of red, green and brown nori, rods food, a mix of ocean nutrition flake and some mysis in. He definitely reacted to the flake and the frozen. In fact he took several bites, I seen him spit most of it out, but this is still a super positive sign on day two. He also started pecking at the glass as soon as the food was in the water. Here is a video of him pecking at the food.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJd0Iqw50fE
Put small amounts of red, green and brown nori, rods food, a mix of ocean nutrition flake and some mysis in. He definitely reacted to the flake and the frozen. In fact he took several bites, I seen him spit most of it out, but this is still a super positive sign on day two. He also started pecking at the glass as soon as the food was in the water. Here is a video of him pecking at the food.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJd0Iqw50fE
I fed again and it ate flake.
I am going to start a pairing thread.
Yesterday he pecked at some more flake, but is still not eating aggressively. I may try to use clams on a half shell. If he likes that, I will slowly add other foods in an empty shell to try to trick him into eating more. I definately have a good feeling because he is the first (that wasnt bought from an individual) that has ate on day 2. He spits some out, but some of it, he is definately swallowing. I fell very encouraged.
Well I started treatment on Regal #2. He had a small amount of ich and his fins were slightly tattered. He has been kind of jerking around. He is still eating, but not agressively. I usually like them to be eating better before I treat, but I do not want him to stress to much due to disease. I started a round of Prazipro and Cupramine. He still is eating so that is a good thing. I think he had a few flukes for sure because the jerking and twitching has stopped.
Need some help with treatment in QT. Got home from work today and #2 had a red spot on his right side bottom fin. It has a tiny cottony growth, with what looks like red irritation. His top fin appears to have the same irritation, but no cottony growth. I am treating with cupramine and prazipro. Should I be using something else. Sorry for the pics, these are the best I could do.
Znut Reefer
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Watch it close. You may need to treat with antibiotics.
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Mouth and gills look great.
I know the pics are bad, but maybe knowing where to look will help.
I know the pics are bad, but maybe knowing where to look will help.
He looked a little better yesterday. He is seems to eat a little better everyday. He is still getting fiesty with his reflection, LOL.
PS, today is 1 week I have had him.
Well Regal #2 seemed to get better, then yesterday he looked worse. More cottony spots and I believe it is velvet. I went to Petsmart which did not have much of a selection and got "Fungus Cure" by API. It says it was for freshwater but I looked up the ingredients on my ipod touch on the internet and it said they could also be used for marine fish. They are acriflavine and victoria green b. The fish is still eating, and seems ok. A little scratching and funny swimming here and there. His breathing does seem somewhat heavy, but not out of control. Should I attempt a freshwater bath?
If you see this posted in more than one spot I apologize. Due to the nature of the disease, I obviously need quick responses and this allows for better coverage. Thanks.
If you see this posted in more than one spot I apologize. Due to the nature of the disease, I obviously need quick responses and this allows for better coverage. Thanks.
Regal #2 passed on to the ocean in the sky on April 14th. Regal #1 is doing well. She/he has acclimated well into the display and eats anything I put in the tank. Seems fatter all the time. LOL.
