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Old 03-30-2009, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by StirCrazy View Post
I had mine in a 92 gal for almost 3 years, (was a casualty of a tank crash caused by a defective heater and prompted the tear-down of my tank)

he was more active than my previous yellow, or sailfin tangs, but I did not fell he was stressed in any way. I did have hi O2 levels in the water and a salinity that bordered the higher end, and zero nitrates or anything else.. I think the water condition is the most important thing for this fish, I had all SPS so I had very nutrient pour water to start with and in my opinion this is the key. they are sensitive to ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, way more so than other fish.

Steve
Yeah this seems to be what most people say about these fish--higher salinity, very clean water and high oxygen.

I hope I can give one a shot one day...I have yet to ever find a nice healthy one when I have had a big enough tank.

Keep posting pictures!

Your tank seems to be coming along very nicely too!
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