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So my local petco just did a complete rebuild of their saltwater area. Basically they started from scratch and are now stocking a few more types of fish.

 

I've been looking for a small kole tang for about a month now and none of the LFS has found me one. I even put it on their request lists, but nothing....

 

So I am considering grabbing this one.

 

Especially with it being Petco, I am 100% QT'ing this one. Before the purchase (I plan later tonight since I am currently getting the fish QT ready), should I look for any specific issues?

 

First tang ever...

 

Here's a photo...couldn't get much better since she was hiding behind the rocks.

I didn't see any white spots on her...

 

Any other comments or suggestions for pre-purchase checks?

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I'm not going to lie, my local Petco is one of the better LFS around me... which really isn't saying much. That said, I have gotten a couple of fish from them to date and have had no problems. QT is definitely a good practice.

 

I did have 1 fish who did not make it (not even 48 hours), I know it was not due to error on my part. I learned their marine fish department does not have a return or "store credit" policy, though they did give me 25% off coupons to use over the next few visits. Your local store may be different.

 

Another thing I do for Petco is watch how long they have stock. If it makes it a couple weeks without being sold (or dying), it makes me feel more comfortable, but definitely still QT it as they usually share a tank with other fish (some of which are new shipments).

 

Good luck!

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The Kole tang is $34....its not even a bad price...I'll check on return policy although its not really an issue to me since I'm not the guy to go back and argue for $30.

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Well I bought the tang last night!

 

She is still scared of me, BUT is eating my green seaweed that I soaked in Garlic!

 

I got a partial photo...but if I get any closer to her, she darts back into the PVC pipe.

I did however notice that there might be some damage on her, or a disease that I didn't spot at the store. It sucks that I cannot actually get a good look, because she hides immediately and I don't want to add any stress at this point.

 

I'm hoping that in a few days she won't hide when I make movement outside the tank so I can look.

From the small glimpse that I had...it could have been marine velvet, but I am not 100% sure since I've never seen it in person. I just did a quick google search. It could also be just some rock abrasion...

 

The fact that shes eating the seaweed on the 1st morning in the QT is a good sign though right?

 

PS: Ignore the cloudiness, I am using up some garbage red sea salt that simply won't stay clear. It takes a week to clear up, but its safe to use and I even follow the mixing instructions too. Wont be buying it again. Instant Ocean has zero problems.

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I paid like $60 for my kole! Very very cool fish I think, was very fun to watch him swim especially with just the moon lights on, he would go in and out of all the rocks in a figure 8, for long periods of time.congrats on the purchase/new fish friend especially for that price. Mine loved brine shrimp and ate hair algae like crazy.

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He is officially been in QT for one week now. I am on day 3 of prazipro si a few more left. No signs of ich or any disease.

 

What is the consensus on time if there are no visual signs? 6 weeks regardless or 4 weeks?

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I would say six weeks I know lots of people by me will do 3 months just to really make sure. Like I always say never rush it, if she is doing well in QT it wont hurt to keep her in longer.

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