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       HELP! hospital tank?
       By: pitbullsoldier7 Date: March 22, 2016, 9:03 pm
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       So i have 10 good sized cichlids. But recently i noticed that
       one of my Albinos has been getting picked on alot and has been
       staying low to the tank and swimming away from every fish he/she
       sees.I bought this fish from a pet store about 1 week ago. he
       started out fine would eat food he did have messed up back fin
       from fighting when i bought him but am getting worried its been
       2-3 days since i seen him eat even tried freeze dried blood
       worms. What should i do should i make a hospital tank and let
       him heal up by himself or just let him be? If i should make a
       hospital tank any tips i have a 5 gallon tank and 10 gallon
       laying around. What kind of substrate should  I use , filter,
       should i have hiding spots for him even tho hes alone? PLS HELP
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       Re: HELP! hospital tank?
       By: PaulMartin61 Date: March 24, 2016, 4:50 pm
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       Yeah, definitely put him in a hospital tank.  10 gallons will be
       fine, no substrate necessary, hiding spot would be optional. No
       need for bright 'display' lighting, just ambient room lighting
       should be fine as well.
       If you don't already have a seasoned filter you can put in the
       tank, a small sponge filter and a quick dose of an off the shelf
       'quick start' bacteria you should be safe.
       Best of luck!
       Paul
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       Re: HELP! hospital tank?
       By: Cole7115 Date: April 2, 2016, 11:24 pm
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       Yeah, I definitely agree with Paul. If it is only one fish
       picking on your fish then out them in the tank together. The
       person I bought my aquarium from used to do that and I think it
       really worked because the fish I got with him were fine
       together.
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