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I've had instances where I've moved a fish to the main tank after a month in quarantine, only to have ich show up later. I've found that those fish I've quarantined for less than two months have all met the same unfortunate fate - they've died after being moved.

Don't worry, no need to freak out, I just mentioned a week as a rough idea, wasn't set in stone.

I'm a firm believer in quarantining for an extended period, at least two months to be safe. This way, you're giving yourself ample time to notice any potential issues with the fish. If you do happen to notice something's off, I'd recommend reaching out for Paraguard first. It's a great option since ...

matthew wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:50 am What kind of sand are you using? Some substrates can mess with their barbels if it's too sharp.

Good point. Pool filter sand or CaribSea Super Naturals are safe bets. Avoid anything with sharp edges.

Clown Knife Fish can be picky eaters at first. Try live or frozen bloodworms to get it started. Mine took a week to adjust before it would touch pellets. Also, dim the lights, they're nocturnal and might be stressed by bright lighting.

Mine after half a year, what was amazing, suddenly doesn't open. I read an article about ECS, Elegance Coral Syndrome, and basically it happens suddenly, and they don't know why, but they believe it's a fungal disease. I'm wondering, did you recently get a new elegance and put it in your tank? I ...

Nope, pretty sure it's just a stressed elegance, not catalaphilia lol

Hey, how's your tank doing. Came here to see what's up with my elegance, been having issues for 2 days now after 6 months in the tank.