Ok, so its been a while since I posted a thread but I need yalls help. I just added two clownfish 4 damsels (wifey liked them) and a flame angel. The occupants already in the tank were a blue tang, sailfin tang, powder brown tang, coral beauty, firefish, a green chromis, and a foxface. Everyone got along until the flame angel was introduced yesterday. The coral beauty is going total UFC on the flame angel. I didn't think there would have been a problem since they're in a 180 with a lot of hiding places but the coral beauty if out for blood. I've never had any issues with tankmate aggression before and really need some help with ideas to restore the peace in my tank. Any suggestions? Ohh and yes pics are on the way!
need help with aggressive tank mates
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yote
In Memoriam
One of the angels will have to go back to the store.
Usually 2 angels wont get along unless added at the same time.Even then its a 50/50 shot.
Usually 2 angels wont get along unless added at the same time.Even then its a 50/50 shot.
OhNoNemo
i love triggers
Luck of the draw i guess...like Yote said 50/50......i have read stories about tangs going at it too.....people say it about ALL fish.....i have 2 triggers together ,while i have read about others not being able to do this...sorry you got a butt head angel,i have one myself:lol:
Yeah, the wierd thing is the coral beauty used to be the pacifist of the tank. The sailfin was the bully, I mean its dr jeckyl and mr hyde up in there. He even tried goin after the shoal of damsels but they rallied toether and put him in his place, it was like watching 4 sparrows drive off a hawk, it was pretty funny. I'm hoping they settle down or at least allow me to catch ONE of them. I just hope I don't loose them both over my noob stupidity. Should have researched the compatibility between them and not just care needs.
OhNoNemo
i love triggers
Don't beat yourself up over it.....my humu trigger was the perfect fish for 2+ yrs ,then just recently i tried to add a flame hawk and looky what happen
https://www.livingreefs.com/my-triggers-killers-t28741.html
https://www.livingreefs.com/my-triggers-killers-t28741.html
EVERYONE SURVIVED!!! And I was able to catch the flame angel and put him in my 10 gal QT tank! Guess it just turned into a nano. This is my question now. Can you run a nano tank without a skimmer and just a marineland penquin 100???? Its rated to 20 gallons. And its running in a 10 gal tank. Never really thought about setting up a second tank. Could use some advice on a minimalist perspective.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Tangs of different genuses will usually get along. Your tangs are all different genuses. Two angels will fight almost all the time -- even if they are in a big tank. Think of all the territory they have to be away from each other in the ocean. Think of your tank. Is your tank really that big in comparison? :)
Edit: You can't keep a flame angel in a 10 gallon tank. That's way too small for that fish and would be cruel. It's fine as a temporary home, but not a permanent or long-term home for the fish.
Edit: You can't keep a flame angel in a 10 gallon tank. That's way too small for that fish and would be cruel. It's fine as a temporary home, but not a permanent or long-term home for the fish.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Oh okay. You don't need a filter. Just do a small water change each day instead. You will need a powerhead for some water movement, and a heater.
Sweet, well imma keep the filter running acts as a powerhead for now, heater already there. Just looked at liveaquaria and they say a flame angel needs a 30 gal tank. Do you guys agree or do you think more??? Depending on the answer to this, I might just be able to keep the lil guy after all.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
I think a 30 would be fine for a flame.
yote
In Memoriam
Theres probably something on the surface of your water that he's trying to pick at or eat.He's just getting air as he's biting at whatever it is.
yote
In Memoriam
When I first got into the hobby,I had a Sebea clown that would take flakes off the water surface.Then after he's ate his fill,he would fart tiny bubbles.Meanest fish I ever kept.
