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Old 04-17-2007, 03:22 AM
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yesterday at aquarium enthusiasts they had a huge achilles tang on sale for $300
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Old 04-17-2007, 03:27 AM
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I seen it as well, awesome specimen. Hopefully it goes to a good home with lots of 'room'.
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Old 04-17-2007, 03:31 AM
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That is my all time favorite tang and I would get one but I don't have a large enough tank to set up as a quarantine and these particular fish are just about guaranteed to get ich when stressed from moving.
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Old 04-17-2007, 03:38 AM
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i can only dream i had a tank big enough to house him
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Old 04-17-2007, 03:45 AM
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I was sorely tempted when I saw it! It was so pretty! I was so beautiful!
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Old 04-17-2007, 03:47 AM
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Yeah - I have a big enough tank - just not a big enough q tank. I think that Wendell got one in at OA as well recently and I was so tempted to give it a try but it would have to go into my 190 which has a Naso tang and Maroon Clownfish as well as 3 anemones and live rock so not much chance of treating if it got sick.
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Old 04-17-2007, 04:56 AM
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what is a good size for an achilles tang, tank i mean? i love that fish but nervous about the survival rate
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Old 04-17-2007, 05:09 AM
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I quarantined mine in a 4ft, 55g tank with 2 hagen 802 powerheads and 2 maxijet 1200's. He had marine velvet when he arrived and had to be treated with copper but he made it through the 8 weeks alright.

He sure was happy to get into the 175g though

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Old 04-17-2007, 05:21 AM
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that is gorgeous.
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Old 04-17-2007, 05:54 AM
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You should see Marie's Achilles in person. It's gorgeous for sure.

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