Finally!

moldrik · #1 01-23-2009, 10:45 PM

Did you see that Blue Hippo that they had at the store? Pretty sad, it was torn to pieces but still swimming. It looked like it had been picked apart really badly, all of the skin around the head was gone and most of it's fins were shredded.

I felt bad for the big guy.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #2 01-23-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by moldrik

Did you see that Blue Hippo that they had at the store? Pretty sad, it was torn to pieces but still swimming. It looked like it had been picked apart really badly, all of the skin around the head was gone and most of it's fins were shredded.

I felt bad for the big guy.

Yes that guy has been there for a few weeks

He was in the tank my Tusk was. So you saw the fish I had on hold for sure.

I also feel so bad for that tang. If I had room, he would for sure be a rescue. I would need a proper QT though.

Lance · #3 01-23-2009, 11:09 PM

The Harlequin Tusk is on my wish list too. As soon as the new 225 has been up for a few more months, I'll be getting one. Yours is a beauty.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #4 01-23-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lance

The Harlequin Tusk is on my wish list too. As soon as the new 225 has been up for a few more months, I'll be getting one. Yours is a beauty.

Yeah the two J&L got in the other day were some of the nicest I have seen. Make sure its an Australian (Im sure you know the difference).

He acclimated so easily and didn't hide at all. Immediately went to exploring the tank and begging me for food. What a friendly (and trusting) fish!

Lance · #5 01-24-2009, 12:48 AM

[quote=GreenSpottedPuffer;380202]Yeah the two J&L got in the other day were some of the nicest I have seen. Make sure its an Australian (Im sure you know the difference).

Yup, only an Aussie for me. They are more colourful and hardier than the Indain Ocean.

my2rotties · #6 01-24-2009, 06:03 AM

That is one cool fish. Good for you, it looks awesome in your beautiful tank!!!

Diana · #7 01-26-2009, 05:14 PM

Love the fish! I was eyeballing that guy hehe. So beautiful.

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Originally Posted by moldrik

Did you see that Blue Hippo that they had at the store? Pretty sad, it was torn to pieces but still swimming. It looked like it had been picked apart really badly, all of the skin around the head was gone and most of it's fins were shredded.

I felt bad for the big guy.

FYI, this hippo was not 'picked on', he has severe lateral line erosion caused by poor nutrition and bad water quality, and was brought to the store to have a chance at a better life!

Regal tangs are so prone to lateral line. He is needing a good home with an owner that will feed him seaweed and veggies daily to try and repair some of the damage... Although he will probably never fully heal.

-Diana

GreenSpottedPuffer · #8 01-26-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Diana

Love the fish! I was eyeballing that guy hehe. So beautiful.

FYI, this hippo was not 'picked on', he has severe lateral line erosion caused by poor nutrition and bad water quality, and was brought to the store to have a chance at a better life!

Regal tangs are so prone to lateral line. He is needing a good home with an owner that will feed him seaweed and veggies daily to try and repair some of the damage... Although he will probably never fully heal.

-Diana

Yeah he has one of the worst cases of HLLE I have ever seen. I still feel so bad for him. I really would take him if I didn't already have a Hippo or if two hippos would get along in one tank.

He did seem quite active and just needs a good diet and care for a bit.