matty Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Does anyone have a fish trap I could use/rent? I really need to get this damsel out of my tank. Second part: Anybody have a lion fish or mantis who needs a snack (scratch)? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have a fish trap you could use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 i got a trap i could loan and a teeny tiny mantis he dont really kill much and stevehash house our leaf but hes teeny tho too haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have a fish trap you could use. Very cool. Sending pm now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 i got a trap i could loan and a teeny tiny mantis he dont really kill much and stevehash house our leaf but hes teeny tho too haha I would be afraid this damsel would kill any small mantis or fish. She is super mean. I am not sure what I am going to do with it when I do catch it. Maybe the freezer? (hungry) I just pm'd emerald but if I can't get with her and get the trap I will pm you. Thank you for the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 of course yeah itd kick both the fish and the mantis' butt gl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have 2 traps as well if Emerald falls through We could always pull out the food processor, the small fish would enjoy some sushi J/K SWF or any store would give you a dollar-(clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have 2 traps as well if Emerald falls through We could always pull out the food processor, the small fish would enjoy some sushi J/K SWF or any store would give you a dollar-(clap) I am afraid they would charge me $2 (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 (clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Congrats!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Thanks! Her replacements! [language filter] my kid has expensive taste " I want those Nemo's" (laugh) Truth be told, I have wanted a pair for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Those are some purdy clowns (drooler) I think you have my ocellaris beat (whistle) Congrad buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Those are some purdy clowns (drooler) I think you have my ocellaris beat (whistle) Congrad buddy Thanks man! They have some cool patterns and are very active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewey McLovit Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 are those the Platinum from SWF? I was eying a pair there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 There picassos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 And they are now super sick! I think they may have either brook or some other infection. :( Funny thing is they and the starry blennie are both from SWF and the only other fish that has ever been in the tank was the damsel who I had for years with no sickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewey McLovit Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I meant Picassos, sorry. He also had a pair of plantniums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 And they are now super sick! I think they may have either brook or some other infection. :( Funny thing is they and the starry blennie are both from SWF and the only other fish that has ever been in the tank was the damsel who I had for years with no sickness. Ouch dude im sorry, exactly why i got my qt going now i fear this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewey McLovit Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Matt what exactly is Brook infection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Brooklynella is a parasite that effects all fish but especially clownfish. My issue is they are showing all of the signs except the excessive slime coat. I am really not sure what they have at this point. I am trying foods soaked in kent garlic and may move them to a qt tank I just set up if they continue to get worse. They were doing fine for a few days and now this. Any suggestions would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Melafix/ freshwater baths will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 It has been suggested to me to dip them in rid ich mixed with tank water at 4 times strength for a half hour using a bubbler in the bucket. I set up the qt tank with hob filter, new salt water, heater, and air pump with air stone. My problem is, will this hurt them more if what they have is something completely different than what that medicine is recommended for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewey McLovit Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 That sounds like a bad one. Just got done reading about it and here's the link if you need more info. http://www.ultimatereef.com/articles/brooklynella/ I suppose you are read out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 That sounds like a bad one. Just got done reading about it and here's the link if you need more info. http://www.ultimatereef.com/articles/brooklynella/ I suppose you are read out. I have been reading and reading some more. The symptom's they have are heavy breathing, flared gills, one has white spots along it's lateral line and a small white spot on one fin. They stay in one place swimming up and down and won't eat except 1 or 2 mysid each. When i called SWF they suggested stray voltage so I checked with a meter and nothing. They also said they were tank bred and 2 years old. There is no way these fish are 2 years old so they may think I am talking about some other fish they had. Other fish and and all shrimp and crabs are fine and coral is great (probably due to the few water changes I have done). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttleFishandCoral Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I might try and medicate the food. Maybe add some focus to the frozen food. It has worked for me in the past. Sorry to hear you are going threw this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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