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This is how violent they can get between themselves
And they also have “marital” “ fights “ but those are not as violent as this one
Usually in those “date” fights you see the smallest laying sideways trembling in a submissive position and attitude
One more thing about aggressions, blue light seams to stimulate the violence
It was at blue light period, they get more violent
I am sharing my own experience because with 4 clownfish in your tank, I think you may have some of this issues
I tried 4 clowns myself and have tried to pair the 4 a few times now they always were cool for a few days then the female always tries to kill the one that’s biggest at the time. I just decided this time it wasn’t going to work so the one it killed this time I put in my Fowlr tank and am hoping the 3 work and don’t try killing each other
+1 I agree.The reason he's getting flamed is because he asked for advice, got it...and then instead of taking the advice he kept pushing for why it was okay to put a fish that shouldn't be in a tank under 200gal into a 29gal tank.
+1 I agree.
Blue Tangs are known to be hard keeping, they are not easy to care ( stress is enough to them to get itch I think )
And small places cause stress to Blue Tangs so, Tangs get sick Easley and being in a small place I guess they become sick more often
Buying a fish that gets to big for a tank in plans of putting it in a larger tank that your "uograding" to is bad practice in this hobby. We've all been there and most of us would love to upgrade to a bigger tank. Are you suggesting that he gets the tang anyway for his plans of an upgrade or am I reading this wrong? If you are then that's not good advice for anyone new, period. Years ago I wanted to put a baby Koran angel in a 36 bowfront because it was so tiny and I had plans of a large upgrade. I was informed how that was a bad idea from more experienced reefers and I didn't respond negatively to the advice given, I listened because I posted a question for advice. Guess what happened to my big plans at the time??? Life happened and the 300 gallon tank did not. Good thing I listened to sound advice instead of responding like I knew what I was doing and would buy the angel anyway.
Just want to throw this out there, Tiny Blue Tangs are notoriously hard to keep, even for experts. Also, stress will not give fish Cryptocaryon irritans(Ich/ick), it's a parasite that is easily avoided by a simple QT procedure.
I would never consider keeping a Blue Tang in anything smaller than a 300, but that point has been beaten to death by now.
@Alexx17, keep researching and asking questions until the community agrees with you, then go even slower. Nothing good ever happens fast in the hobby!
Your logic sir is astounding. You know coral and fish are different right? After this post it's obvious this thread has run it's course.Welcome to the hobby!
Sorry everyone's being jerks and un educational lol.
Baby fish in the wild don't swim in open water. They hide amongst the coral and rocks. And are comfortable that way. Putting a baby tang in a small tank, will make the tang feel much more comfortable, then putting him n a large tank. (I've watch a baby sail fin tang get torn part in my 350 by bigger fish, as soon as he was put in) To answer the question that you ask, it is 100% okay to put a baby tang in a baby tank (no offense lol) As soon as he gets a good size, which he will,he'll let you know with swimming eradicaly around the tank looking frustrated. It's time for him a new home or trade in at the shop. I keep 1 baby yellow tang in my 65 g reef just for algae eating and they get a good size in about 4 to 5 months, and then I trade him n for a new baby! Been doing it for years. And that's the true answer 2 your questions ( that looks like everyone over looked). Don't let anyone steer you differently. And as far as having a bunch of fish n your tank. Your fish will let you know if they are having a hard time sharing room with one another, watch them carfully, but heavy filtration is a must. But keep in mind reefs are crowded. If (reef fish) wanted more space they wouldn't be huddled on a reef they'd be spread out in the miles of open ocean, they are comfortable and protected this way.