Fish Emergency

[Dragon52]

Is there a lot of flow in the tank or is it just because of the back problem that it seems to struggle. Not sure what the issue could be.

 

[Calebb8133]

Has the Sailfin shown any aggression towards the Kole.

my lfs suggested after looking at him that the sailfin did attack because of a lack of oxygen. She said she had a sailfin kill 2 fish when it was stressed

 

[Calebb8133]

Is there a lot of flow in the tank or is it just because of the back problem that it seems to struggle. Not sure what the issue could be.

I have 3 large powerheads It isnt struggling to bad still tries to swim and pick at things

 

[Dragon52]

my lfs suggested after looking at him that the sailfin did attack because of a lack of oxygen. She said she had a sailfin kill 2 fish when it was stressed

This might very well be the problem then. You might what to put the Kole in a separate tank if you have one to see if it heals up & then rehome it or remove the sailfin for a few days & then reintroduce.

 

[Calebb8133]

This might very well be the problem then. You might what to put the Kole in a separate tank if you have one to see if it heals up & then rehome it or remove the sailfin for a few days & then reintroduce.

I have an awesome LFS that is taking care of him for me actually. when i get him back i will put the sailfin in an acclimation box large enough for him for a day or two. I also have my new 34G reef but idk if i wanna put him in there...

 

[Dragon52]

How big is the tank you had them in. 34gl isn't big enough for any tang, not enough room for them to swim & graze like they need to.

 

[Calebb8133]

How big is the tank you had them in. 34gl isn't big enough for any tang, not enough room for them to swim & graze like they need to.

They were in a 72

 

[Calebb8133]

Always were quite happy

 

[Dragon52]

They were in a 72

Some will say this is OK for a kole or small yellow but the Sailfin is going to get to big pretty quick for that tank. Does your LFS know what size tank you are putting them in. I would think that is why the Sailfin went after it even if you didn't see it happen.

 

[Calebb8133]

Some will say this is OK for a kole or small yellow but the Sailfin is going to get to big pretty quick for that tank. Does your LFS know what size tank you are putting them in. I would think that is why the Sailfin went after it even if you didn't see it happen.

Yes if he gets to large ik I might have to get rid of him he is still only about 4 maybe 5 inches now though. Up until now though he hasn't shown any aggression. I think because of the lack of oxygen though he was aggressive to the next biggest fish. My lfs said the same thing happened to 2 of her fish when her pump went out and she even has a 350G so the size of the tank doesnt matter to much imo.

 

[Dragon52]

Not sure why she would say lack of O2, that would effect all the fish not just the tangs, it's more of feeding range issue & body type.

 

[Calebb8133]

Not sure why she would say lack of O2, that would effect all the fish not just the tangs, it's more of feeding range issue & body type.

Well all my other fish are about 3 inches or less and so I would imagine they need far less oxygen than a 5 inch tang...

 

[Calebb8133]

Not sure why she would say lack of O2, that would effect all the fish not just the tangs, it's more of feeding range issue & body type.

Lack of O2 makes sense because my filter wasnt running either and a bubbler in the corner and a little surface movement was all that was providing oxygen....

 

[Dragon52]

Well all my other fish are about 3 inches or less and so I would imagine they need far less oxygen than a 5 inch tang...

True but lack of oxygen is going to affect everyone in time. I've just never heard of a fish attacking because of that. Interesting reasoning.

 

[Calebb8133]

True but lack of oxygen is going to affect everyone in time. I've just never heard of a fish attacking because of that. Interesting reasoning.

Yeah i understand but atm that is the only possible reason for my fish bring bent up lol

 

[Dragon52]

That's a new one on me. Oh Well, good luck.

 

[Calebb8133]

That's a new one on me. Oh Well, good luck.

Thx for the help!

 

[Dragon52]

Your Welcome.