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GFO's solid, but if you want something gentler, try PhosGuard. It's aluminum-based, so some folks get sketched out, but I've run it for years with no issues. Just don't let it sit too long—swap it out every 3-4 days. What's your nitrate level? High nitrates can make phosphate problems worse.

What are your thoughts on bringing in a new specimen, letting it settle in the QT tank for a bit till it's eating well, and then doing a preventative treatment with meds. I figured it'd be better to let the fish get comfortable and eating before hitting it with meds, rather than throwing it in right ...

I'm all about QT - it's non-negotiable for me.

Considering the recent disease outbreaks among fish keepers, I think it's worth bringing in a new specimen and giving it some time to settle in the QT tank - say a week or so, till it's eating well. Then, as a precaution, we could hit it with some meds to prevent any potential issues.

Check out this link - lots of useful info for nano tanks: http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=135909

Also, this one's worth a read: http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=115937 - it's about setting up a nano tank.

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Glad to hear your tank is on the mend, littleme.

How's it all going, littleme?

Blimey, mate, it sounds like you're having a right old nightmare with your tank. I'm thinkin' your Pacific Blue tang might be showin' some stress lumps, just like my Regal tang had a few weeks back. Keep an eye on him and when he's settled back in and reclaimed his old territories, they might just ...

I'm thinking the new additions might've brought it in. Sorry to hear about the hassle you're dealing with.

This is making me a bit anxious, to be honest. Still, I'm not giving up on my plans for a sw tank. Good luck with everything, really hope it works out and your tang doesn't have ich again.

is it legit to keep tawnie, blacktip, or sandbar sharks in a home tank? i was out on a bridge yesterday and caught a few tiny ones, ended up letting 'em go, but it got me thinking...

and let's be real, no one's breeding these species in captivity and we all know most reef fish are straight from ...