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12-01-2008, 06:27 PM
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 Sick Hippo Tank Real Sick!!! I aquired a sick Hippo tang today from someone who negelected thier tank. I was told the tank's pumps / filter were turned off for 2 months or so, before they decided to get rid of 2 fish. One is a clown the other a hippo tang. Both are in bad shape, the clown,, is a pale orange and the Hippo is black. His fins are still yellow.. so I'm hopeful I can nurse him back to health. I'm thinking malnourishment along with piss poor water quality is the sourceof why they're in such bad shape I have both in a hospital tank with clean water and seaweed for the tank and flakes for the clown Any suggestions on helping them heal are welcomed Also: what would cause the Hippo to loose all his color? Thanks  |
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12-01-2008, 06:33 PM
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| Re: Sick Hippo Tank Real Sick!!! Does the hippo have HLLE? If so he can survive but will be permanently scarred. |
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12-02-2008, 12:02 PM
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| Re: Sick Hippo Tank Real Sick!!! Jim yea the hippo has HLLE, I uploaded a pick to photobucket http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...Picture018.jpg I gave him a strip of purple nori today as well as some high nutrietion pellots. I have good water circulation and water quality, is there anything else I should do? Thanks |
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12-03-2008, 12:54 AM
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| Re: Sick Hippo Tank Real Sick!!! UHHH...ummmmm...thats not a Hippo Tang. Need a better pic if you can. |
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12-03-2008, 12:47 PM
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| Re: Sick Hippo Tank Real Sick!!! The woman I got it from said " its Dori from Finding Nemo" But she didn't speak much english she also said his color was purple. A freind thinks it may be a Purple tang I'll see if I can get a better pic |
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12-03-2008, 03:14 PM
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| Re: Sick Hippo Tank Real Sick!!! I didnt want to say it but no thats not "dori". It is a purple tang. You might want to watch Nemo over again as that would give you more experience. I hope some one else jumps in here and helps as I cannot say what will help you the most. Some one with more experience might chime in. Good luck. |
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12-04-2008, 09:59 PM
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| Re: Sick Hippo Tank Real Sick!!! Ill agree that it looks to be a purple tang, rather than a hippo. It looks like its badly malnurished at the moment, but if its still eating a good diet can turn it around. It may or may not ever totally regrow its damaged fins, but should get its color and bodymass back.
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12-17-2008, 01:42 AM
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| Re: Sick Hippo Tank Real Sick!!! I also agree it looks like a purple tang Anyway hows the fish doing now? recovering well? |
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12-17-2008, 11:10 AM
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| Re: Sick Hippo Tank Real Sick!!! Yes he is a Purple tang, his color is slowly coming back, he still needs a lot more healing. I'm continuing with the water changes and nori diet, it's going to be a while before I introduce him to my main tank Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket |
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