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I've found that damsels can be a bit of a gamble when it comes to compatibility. One thing you could try is re-arranging the tank to create some new territories, see if that helps ease any tension. Do you have a sump on your setup? If so, you could consider temporarily relocating the damsel there ...

I'm thinking of reaching out to wombat from Ultimate Reef, he's the fish health guru from the States. Had a great experience with him before, he recommended an antibiotic that sorted out my clown's issues. Maybe he can offer some insight into this Coflake Beauty wound, worth a shot, right?

Not a fan of adding Melafix to a display tank, to be honest. It's an antibacterial treatment being introduced into an environment that relies on bacteria from the live rock, doesn't seem right to me. I think Melafix might be okay, but only outside of the main tank, in my opinion.

I had a similar ...

cheers mate, not for a bit yet, need another new tank first

One day ill get my hands on an achilles tang, been eyein them for ages, nice score Scott

talonix wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 2:12 pm I'm seeing a huge jump in nitrates, from 5 to 20, and I'm wondering what the ideal level should be - thanks for the help Scott, this all started after adding the new achilles tang

good stuff, my dream fish, hope he does well for you
can i be cheeky and ask what you paid for him?

You can still keep SPS with nitrates at 10, but ideally you want to get as close to zero as you can.

my girlfriend thinks i'm sad coz i can pick out the fish and corals off nemo, but honestly, i just find it interesting how much research went into that film

hey, check out blennies, reef-safe wrasses, and gobies - they're all pretty cool. also, dwarf angels could be a good choice. you can find some info on them at this site: liveaquaria.com, under aquarium supplies.

I wouldn't put a regal in anything less than a 5 foot tank. They get massive, eat a lot and produce a lot of waste. They're also constant swimmers, so need a lot of space to move around.