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Tangs

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Reefman, May 18, 2011.

  1. May 18, 2011 #1
    Reefman

    Reefman Inactive User

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    Is there any sure way to avoid getting Ich with Tangs, I don't have any issues now, however I have the 1 tang (Yellow) but I want to get another Tang for my system.. I have heard mashing Garlic up and mixing with the food, I also having a UV Sterilizer helps.. Looking for some insight from people that have Tangs and successfully do not have issues.. Which ones are most prone to Ich?
     
  2. May 18, 2011 #2
    tasha6

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    We currently have 8 in our large system and have never had ich on any of them. Never had ich period. QT is the best bet. We make our own food and every batch has garlic in it. Does it help? I don't know for sure but it doesn't seem to hurt. Make sure to feed plenty of algae. We probably for through 3 to 4 full sheets per day.

    We also have 2 in another system and they have always been clean also. They get the same food.

    I believe the key to keeping them is a mixture of getting healthy fish to begin with and feeding them well.

    We have never ran a sterilizer on any system but do make sure you have plenty of water flow. They need a lot of oxygen.

     
  3. May 18, 2011 #3
    Reefman

    Reefman Inactive User

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    Thanks Tasha, this is good information to have....8 is quite a few tangs, how large is that system?
     
  4. May 18, 2011 #4
    tasha6

    tasha6 Inactive User

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    The main display is a 540 and total water volume of 700.
     
  5. May 18, 2011 #5
    Reefman

    Reefman Inactive User

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    Nice......
     
  6. May 18, 2011 #6
    Andy The Reef Guy

    Andy The Reef Guy Inactive User

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    Can I come photograph it for you? I'll give you a free digital portfolio of my shots! I mean, if you gotta sweet frag or something you wanna exchange for your aquarium "super shots" then that would be kewl too. lol
    later,
    ANdy
     
  7. May 19, 2011 #7
    bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    wow ... a 540 display ... kinda' dwarfs my 60 !!

     
  8. May 20, 2011 #8
    Reefman

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    Thanks to everyone that gave info regarding the topic.

    Thanks again Tasha!
     

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