My only tang, Powder Blue, is attacking the Foxface. Get another tang? - VIDEO

[Sophie"s mom]

This will be my last reply because I don't want to go back and forth either. As to adding a purple to the mix. Absolutely not. The only solution I see is removing the PB.

These are my tangs. Notice a difference in the behavior? It's because they all grew up together. IMO it's just asking for trouble adding a 7 inch PB to a 5ft tank with that poor magnificent. I won't bore you with how I feel about animals under my care. I wish you luck and hope things settle down and these two fish become best buds.

Wow! Beautiful tank! What size is that?

 

[exnisstech]

Wow! Beautiful tank! What size is that?

Thanks. It's a standard 180g 72x24x24". I recently replaced it with WB 330.7 that is 84x30x25" tangs are loving the extra swim room. Even with the addition of 3 biota baby yellows and a small vlamingii there is still no aggresion other than the occasional tail smack.

 

[Naekuh]

Thats a HUGH purple tang .....

 

[Solo McReefer]

Thats a HUGH purple tang .....

I can rehome some of those tangs in a bit

When I get my big tank set up

I'll teach em a lesson or three

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Thanks. It's a standard 180g 72x24x24". I recently replaced it with WB 330.7 that is 84x30x25" tangs are loving the extra swim room. Even with the addition of 3 biota baby yellows and a small vlamingii there is still no aggresion other than the occasional tail smack.

Wow, I really wish I had room for a tank that size!

 

[exnisstech]

Wow, I really wish I had room for a tank that size!

Just have to get rid of some furniture lol. Our house is less than 1200 sf but it's just us 2 and the dogs now.

 

[The Ginga Ninja]

The other concern is just overall stocking.

Currently have:
- Moorish Idol
- Copperband
- Male and Female Bluethroat
- Powder Blue
- Magnificent Foxface

And a bunch of little guys.

In a 5 foot, 160gal Waterbox.

Adding a Purple Tang that will eventually get 6-7 inches, seems like a lot.

I made this video a while back and cover what I’ve done to help reduce aggression have some husbandry tips as well. Hope this helps!

Everything You Need to Know About Powder Blue and Powder Brown Tangs - Watch BEFORE you BUY!!!