Author Topic: Yellow tang not acting normal (Read 3792 times)

mtamorrow · « **on:** August 24, 2016, 21:20:40 »

For about the last 2 weeks my yellow tang has not been eating and pretty much hiding in the back behind some rock. He has always been the most active fish and has always eaten well. He is hardly touching seaweed as well. All parameters are good and all the other fish are ok.

Any thoughts? Any help would be appreciated.

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muttley000 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2016, 21:33:23 »

What other tankmates? Some may know but I do not, what is the footprint of the tank?

CoralBeauties · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2016, 22:45:59 »

have you changed anything with the tank? New additions, new food, new additives, lighting?
Jeff

Humphrey · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2016, 06:53:43 »

Any change in his appearance? Washed out coloration, fins, stomach, spots?

Assume he's not flashing/scratching or you would have said.

mtamorrow · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2016, 07:02:33 »

Quote from: muttley000 on August 24, 2016, 21:33:23

What other tankmates? Some may know but I do not, what is the footprint of the tank?

Tank mates are an ocelaris clown, blue chromis, purple fire fish, Royal gramma, and a flame tail Blenny. They all get along with no issues. The tang is the ruler of the tank. The tank is 36" long x16 wide x 16 deep. (30 gallon long). All the fish are not fully grown. The tang is about 3" long. I knew when I got him that I would have to trade or sell him when he got to big for this tank. Hope this answers your questions. Thanks muttley

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mtamorrow · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2016, 07:04:36 »

Quote from: jjoos99 on August 24, 2016, 22:45:59

have you changed anything with the tank? New additions, new food, new additives, lighting?
Jeff

Nothing has changed except a bit of the rock scape but he was already acting this way. Thanks jjoos99

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mtamorrow · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2016, 07:06:08 »

Quote from: Humphrey on August 25, 2016, 06:53:43

Any change in his appearance? Washed out coloration, fins, stomach, spots?

Assume he's not flashing/scratching or you would have said.

No flashing or scratching Humphrey. He is definitely thinner and perhaps a bit paler. I am assuming because he is not eating

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AJ · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2016, 10:22:18 »

Have you checked for stray voltage in the tank? I know tangs are very susceptible to that. If you haven't done so already, I would suggest getting a grounding probe.

mtamorrow · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2016, 12:19:30 »

Quote from: a6walter1 on August 25, 2016, 10:22:18

Have you checked for stray voltage in the tank? I know tangs are very susceptible to that. If you haven't done so already, I would suggest getting a grounding probe.

I will pull out my digital meter and measure to ground to see if there is any stray voltage. If I find any, I will unplug piece by piece until I find the culprit. I will get a probe regardless though as it is the right thing to do. Thanks a6walter

Kenn · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2016, 13:12:31 »

+1.

Quote from: mtamorrow on August 25, 2016, 12:19:30

I will pull out my digital meter and measure to ground to see if there is any stray voltage. If I find any, I will unplug piece by piece until I find the culprit. I will get a probe regardless though as it is the right thing to do. Thanks a6walter

mtamorrow · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2016, 18:09:56 »

I have several items leaking voltage. Measuring tank water to ground I get 46 vac! Does any one around here have or sell them? If not I will order one ASAP.

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mtamorrow · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2016, 18:12:11 »

I don't see why I couldn't just run a wire from the tank to ground temporarily till I get a proper probe. Anyone?

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AJ · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2016, 18:15:09 »

Yes that is exactly what you're going to get from online except for the fact the online one is made from titanium and will not corrode in saltwater.

mtamorrow · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2016, 18:18:52 »

Quote from: a6walter1 on August 25, 2016, 18:15:09

Yes that is exactly what you're going to get from online except for the fact the online one is made from titanium and will not corrode in saltwater.

Ok. Thanks for recommending I check that. I'm going to do that tonight.

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AJ · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2016, 18:21:03 »

Definitely want to find the root of the cause as well and fix that.

mtamorrow · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2016, 18:25:51 »

Half of it is my main pump and the other half is my Tunze 6040 power head

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mtamorrow · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2016, 18:30:46 »

Ground wire installed and now at 0 vac. Still gotta fix the problem.

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AJ · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2016, 18:58:01 »

Good news.

muttley000 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2016, 19:42:56 »

I would get the titanium probe ASAP so the copper wire isn't in the tank. Glad you found it quick and didn't get hurt!

mtamorrow · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2016, 19:46:58 »

So my tang now in an open back corner vs behind the rocks where I couldn't get a good look. He is thinner and has lost some color. He is also leaning to a side every 10-20 seconds. I'm assuming this is flashing? I'm guessing this is not a good sign.

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mtamorrow · « **Reply #20 on:** August 25, 2016, 19:48:31 »

Quote from: muttley000 on August 25, 2016, 19:42:56

I would get the titanium probe ASAP so the copper wire isn't in the tank. Glad you found it quick and didn't get hurt!

Gonna order one tomorrow. Thanks

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Steve · « **Reply #21 on:** August 25, 2016, 19:51:08 »

Might be an answer to some of your closed up coral issues as well, but electricity is not my strong suit.

mtamorrow · « **Reply #22 on:** August 25, 2016, 19:55:30 »

Quote from: Steve on August 25, 2016, 19:51:08

Might be an answer to some of your closed up coral issues as well, but electricity is not my strong suit.

I sure hope that's my only problem Steve!

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mtamorrow · « **Reply #23 on:** August 25, 2016, 20:05:52 »

He's looking pretty bad right now. Head against the back of the and barely breathing. Not moving his fins. This really stinks.

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delta1190 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 25, 2016, 21:38:32 »

So you have another tank you can put him in ?

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