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    Whoyah - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    One of my perculas died tonight. He was recent addition on the 10th. He was eating great, hanging out with other perc, hosting my anemones. He was doing awesome up until the about Wednesday when I noticed him swimming in one spot, fins all tucked up, ignoring food. Steady decline until tonight. He didn't show any signs of ich All parameters are in range, no major changes to tank, and everyone else is great. Hmm, just can't figured out what caused him to bite the big one. Any ideas?

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    dakar - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    From the sounds of it he was gettng along with the rest of his tankmates.... Generally you'd think if health beyond a couple weeks they are going to be just fine... that really sucks rocks.... sorry dude. Was he a local purchase or shippped?
    Every electronic device is manufactured with smoke stored deep inside... only a true genius can find a way to set it free.

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    Whoyah - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Those were my basic thoughts too. He was a local purchase. Looked good at the store. Weird.

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    graphixx - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    yeah that is strange. clowns are such a hardy fish. no physical signs of being unhealthy or infected??? I wish I could help all I can do is say that I am sorry to hear about that.
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    Whoyah - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    #ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Nope. He was getting along with everyone.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

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    Reptoreef - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Internal parasites can also be an issue. Sorry about the loss.
    There's nowhere else I'ld rather be... unless, of course, you're buying

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    zoo-a-holic - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    #ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Was it captive bread or wild??#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
    120 Gallon Reef With Starfire Front, 2 overflows and 30 Gallon Sump. Mag 18 on the Return. Lit by Aqua Light Pro Deluxe. 2 250 Watt HQI Halides and 2 96 Watt PC Actinics all in one. ASM G-2 In-Sump Skimmer. 2.5 years in the making.

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