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Old 11-08-2012, 04:28 PM   #11
 
Only thing I can think of is maybe with all those fish to compete with the less aggressive fish aren't getting food. Depending on what you're feeding them could also be malnutrition. Could also be that if you added all of them without time to fully settle in and get established they could be overstressed. Those are just my thoughts on it, I'm no expert.
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Old 11-08-2012, 04:39 PM   #12
 
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For a qt you just want some easy to clean plastic decorations for cover, a heater, filter of some sort and if you have one a light but that's not necessary. When I set mine up I didn't cycle it. I had an angel in there and at first I had water quality issues due to it only being a 10 gallon. I solved this by doing a 2 gallon a day water change. Before you net anyone out though I would observe their behavior. Are the remaining fish eating and acting happy? Have you noticed any aggression? Also what size tank do you have?
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The remaining fish seem to be fine and I will go buy a 20 gal setup from wally world
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Old 11-08-2012, 04:49 PM   #13
 
Well if they're fine I wouldn't mess with them. Good idea to have a qt ready though. My thoughts on a qt are that not only is it good for sick or diseased fish but singled out you can really get them eating well without the competition of other fish. Maybe really watch them closely at feeding time for anyone not getting enough or any bullying. I have a royal Gramma that is downright nasty and he bullied one of my green chromis to death, and actually would chase my flame angel at feeding time. What foods are you feeding them?
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Old 11-08-2012, 05:40 PM   #14
 
Just a heads up, it takes quite some time to starve out a fish. Its also not a pretty sight to behold.
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Old 11-08-2012, 06:33 PM   #15
 
Well I set up a QT tank and waiting for the temp to get right.
Im feeding frozen Marine Cuisine. recomended by LFS
I set up a 20 gal with hob filter kit and put a 650GPH powerhead
What do you think?
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Old 11-08-2012, 06:39 PM   #16
 
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Just a heads up, it takes quite some time to starve out a fish. Its also not a pretty sight to behold.
I dont think they starved to death...I think the LFS sold me a sick Coral Beauty and it contaminated the tank. I am a beginner but from talking to several people on a couple sites that sound like the most likely thing
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Old 11-08-2012, 07:01 PM   #17
 
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Well I set up a QT tank and waiting for the temp to get right.
Im feeding frozen Marine Cuisine. recomended by LFS
I set up a 20 gal with hob filter kit and put a 650GPH powerhead
What do you think?
Is it cycled?
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Old 11-08-2012, 07:06 PM   #18
 
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Is it cycled?
No I just set it up today.
No live rock or live sand just some gravel and fake plants.
Does it still need to cycle?
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Old 11-08-2012, 07:12 PM   #19
 
Yup, gotta cycle it. If you don't, the cycle of Ammonia will kill the stressed out fish. Use a couple pieces of LR or Sand from your DT, that will boost your bacteria fast in there.
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Old 11-08-2012, 07:17 PM   #20
 
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Yup, gotta cycle it. If you don't, the cycle of Ammonia will kill the stressed out fish. Use a couple pieces of LR or Sand from your DT, that will boost your bacteria fast in there.
Will it still need 4+ weeks to cycle?
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