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Unread 09/14/2014, 12:54 PM   #1
lhm nole
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Question about black tang

Can get a killer deal on a small black tang was thinking about adding it to my 400 gallon system with a 6 inch yellow and 6 inch purple that has been together for 2 years with no issue I have added similar size or bigger tangs in the pat with minimal issues .. So would adding a small one of the same genus that will be half their size be a disaster? Black tang is close to 3 inches.. I am thinking since its so much smaller and not a threat they will leave it be?


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Unread 09/14/2014, 01:13 PM   #2
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There is never any guarantee when adding tangs to a established tank with tangs. The only 2 pieces advice I can give is. One use a small clear container to house the fish in when you put him in the new tank so the other fish can see him for a while. The second is do a major re aquascape of the tank. Now all the what territory that use to be claimed by the older fish no longer exists and they will not be so territorial...

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Unread 09/14/2014, 02:09 PM   #3
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There is never any guarantee when adding tangs to a established tank with tangs. The only 2 pieces advice I can give is. One use a small clear container to house the fish in when you put him in the new tank so the other fish can see him for a while. The second is do a major re aquascape of the tank. Now all the what territory that use to be claimed by the older fish no longer exists and they will not be so territorial...

Good Luck

Mark
No way of re doing rock work.. I always use a acclimation container..


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