The Puffer Forum

Full dosage of antifungal meds.

You might want to use an antifungal medication if it's getting worse. How exactly was the tank cycled?

Pimafix is for fungus, I see none of that. Almost looks like something he's getting from that rocky substrate.

You are totally wasting the meds by dosing the water. I don't care what the instructions say. Internal parasites MUST be treated internally.
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Either one is fine but make sure you dose their food. Dosing the tank for IPs is a waste, as FW fish do not drink water.

Also, aren't most BBGs brackish?

Cycling the tank is important for ANY case!

I haven't seen Hilly here in years.

Yes, it is but you shouldn't be using FW filtration for a marine system unless you want to continue doing 50% weekly WC, which will cost you a ton in $alt. Live rock (1 1/2-2lbs per gal) with powerheads & a skimmer should be all you need. Good thing your tank isn't overstocked. Totally up to you, if...

I prefer 5 in a 55!

Protein skimmer? You'\ve got this SW filtration all wrong.

What filter are you using polyfill for? Usually not necessary for a SW system. How much live rock?

The only change you made was the "major overhaul". What exactly does that mean?

That's about 1/2 the estimated size this fish will achieve, so it's still growing. All your fish should have at least 1 fast day/week.

How big is this tank?