Purple stripe dottyback

[geko522]

120g reef tank. First two fish I added was a clown fish and a purple stripe dottyback. Afterwards I added 5 other fish and the dottyback became a bully and picked on everyone besides the clownfish. I have marco rock throughout and he would sneak attack from all the hiding places.

I spent 3 weeks getting him trapped and removed. He is now in a 20g observation tank by himself. After I add my remaining fish, could I reintroduce him back into the display tank or would he still be a bully?

I'm adding in:
1 Naso Tang
1 Sailfish Tang
1 Foxface Rabbitfish
I have now:
2 damsels (little blue fish)
1 cardinal fish
2 fire fish
1 clownfish

 

[NonstopSoda]

If the other fish have their territories established you should be able to re introduce the dotty back but he might then get bullied back, I would be cautious but it should work out especially if he’s been out of the tank for a while. Just keep an eye out!

 

[littlefoxx]

Ive never had an issue with my neon dotty back (I think thats what youre referring to?) she does like to chase my blenny but thats it