Sailfin Tang in QT. Is this normal?

dakine586 · 03/28/2013, 08:28 PM

Just got a Sailfin today. Dripped it for around 2 hours. Then put it in the QT tank. I have large pvc tubing for the fish.. He just is hiding behind it on the floor. I cant really see it good. Tried feeding him a little. Tried with the seaweed too, Probably doesnt know its there.

Is this normal for a new fish? Should I give it a few days before I worry?

The QT is fresh saltwater with a seeded filter pad from my DT. Ammonia is zed and ph is good. Everything looks good in it.

11f150 · 03/28/2013, 08:30 PM

Yeah give it a few days for sure

dakine586 · 03/28/2013, 08:31 PM

Thats what I figured. Im just very crazy about the health of nice fish!

navyfishguy · 03/28/2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dakine586

Just got a Sailfin today. Dripped it for around 2 hours. Then put it in the QT tank. I have large pvc tubing for the fish.. He just is hiding behind it on the floor. I cant really see it good. Tried feeding him a little. Tried with the seaweed too, Probably doesnt know its there.

Is this normal for a new fish? Should I give it a few days before I worry?

The QT is fresh saltwater with a seeded filter pad from my DT. Ammonia is zed and ph is good. Everything looks good in it.

yea that's normal he's gonna be pretty skitish(? on spelling) for a couple days so just try and leave him alone and i normally keep it pretty dark in the tank for a couple days when i get them. everything seems ok cheers

dakine586 · 03/28/2013, 08:37 PM

Should I treat the fish with anything? Dare i say..... its from petco

I wanted to give the poor guy a good home!

I have melafix... Seems like a good new fish treatment?

dakine586 · 03/28/2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by qinfdieb

You gotta love it when a plan comes together.

What are you saying with your rolling eyes.

03/28/2013, 08:28 PM	#1
dakine586 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 22	Sailfin Tang in QT. Is this normal? Just got a Sailfin today. Dripped it for around 2 hours. Then put it in the QT tank. I have large pvc tubing for the fish.. He just is hiding behind it on the floor. I cant really see it good. Tried feeding him a little. Tried with the seaweed too, Probably doesnt know its there. Is this normal for a new fish? Should I give it a few days before I worry? The QT is fresh saltwater with a seeded filter pad from my DT. Ammonia is zed and ph is good. Everything looks good in it.

03/28/2013, 08:30 PM	#2
11f150 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 108	Yeah give it a few days for sure

03/28/2013, 08:31 PM	#3
dakine586 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 22	Thats what I figured. Im just very crazy about the health of nice fish!

03/28/2013, 08:37 PM	#5
dakine586 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 22	Should I treat the fish with anything? Dare i say..... its from petco I wanted to give the poor guy a good home! I have melafix... Seems like a good new fish treatment?