finch6013 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 (sad) today my yellow eyed Kole tang died. Fell victim to a case of ich that it couldn't fight off. The little guy had been doing poorly for about two weeks now. Normally they fight it off and I just leave them alone. I dont beleive in QT as I have lost more fish from QT than I have letting them naturally fight it off. Still dont know why it would have had issues. the other fish are ok and all tank perams have been fine. Maybe just a week fish? RIP you will be missed and soon replaced(clap) that being said who has a small Kole tang about 2'' that looks like this one This poor guy was really hoping to win POTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Great fish, I just got one 2 days ago and fun to watch. Sorry for the loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 I will be getting a new one some time soon. I love these fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 that sucks about the tang..those are sweet tangs but atleast your getting a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 ya I cant live without a kole tang. I might wait a little while and make sure that the rest of the fish dont get overcome by ich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 good idea.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradth Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Heres mine with my other tangs. He is a freak, always doing weird stuff. Just added my sailfin tang last week after being in qt for a while and the Kole was not happy. asserted himself for about a day. Now they seem to hang out with each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 thats a nice fish. Mine made best friends with a flame angel. I have alot of good pics of them playing together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Bummer man! They are one of the most beautiful tangs that is for sure. I would wait about 6 weeks or so to get another one if you want to be really safe. That is about the time for a complete ich cycle to get out of the system. Chances are your other fish have it but are just not affected by it and probably wont be. I have a few tangs in right now that have the slightest sign of ich. It happens alot when new fish come in and then it just goes away. That is what happens when you don't medicate your tanks and have new fish unfortunately. Luckily they almosts always are clear of it a week or so later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 ya I have been through it all with tangs and ich in my other tank. I found that leaving them alone and not medicating worked more often then when I tried to medicate and QT. I figure the week die and the strong fight through and are great fish for a long time to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 ya I have been through it all with tangs and ich in my other tank. I found that leaving them alone and not medicating worked more often then when I tried to medicate and QT. I figure the week die and the strong fight through and are great fish for a long time to come. Yep...I beleive in good water quality...stable temps and a varied diet of fresh and frozen seafood soaked in vitamins. I use Boyds vitachem....it keeps the fish fat and colors vibrant for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have been thinking of using vitamins. I vary the food from rods frozen to a seaweed mix flake food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 GRRRRRrrrrr,,,, spoke to soon.. The kole tang I just got now has Ich!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 I think every tang gets it. there is no way around it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilmca Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I think every tang gets it. there is no way around it I agree, my Blue Tang still gets ich on occasion and i've had it for about 3 years. It easily gets stressed if i have my hand in the tank too much or the Clown Tang chases it too much i'll notice a few white spots but they are usually gone in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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