How long should my tang stay in my sump?

[ekandler]

I recently tried to add a sailfin to my established reef and my powder blue wasn’t into it. Tried an acclimation box for the sailfin, after a day or two released him and powder blue at it again. This time I tried getting the powder blue out and saw the recommendation to sump the aggressor to show him who’s boss and make him reestablish dominance. He’s been in there almost 48 hours, how long should I leave him in there before putting him back in the tank? All my other tangs are happy with my new addition, just the powder blue causing problems. Any recommendations for adding him back in, turn off lights or time of day to reintroduce him? Thanks!

 

[Dave1993]

put him back in the tank but put a mirror up my PBT was going at my goldflake angel put a mirror up for a few hours everything was fine

 

[ekandler]

put him back in the tank but put a mirror up my PBT was going at my goldflake angel put a mirror up for a few hours everything was fine

I’ve heard of a mirror but never seen it in action. How big, and where to put it?

 

[fishguy242]

hi,hard to say, PBT's can be aggressive and never change,
just be ready to remove ,after another acclimation box trial and release.
best wishes.

 

[Dave1993]

i use a little circular mirror at the side of the tank where the PBT goes the most also worked on my purple tang when i added my PBT so worked twice for me

 

[ekandler]

i use a little circular mirror at the side of the tank where the PBT goes the most also worked on my purple tang when i added my PBT so worked twice for me

How long do you leave the mirror there before you can remove it and them not show aggression?

 

[Dave1993]

untill they no longer attack themselfs

 

[nereefpat]

The mirror trick can work.

How big is the tank?

 

[ekandler]

The mirror trick can work.

How big is the tank?

100 gallons.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

100 gallons.

Here we go...

 

[nereefpat]

100 gallons.

It's likely they just won't tolerate each other.

 

[Tamberav]

A few weeks and re-arrange rock but realize powders can hold grudges and it may never work.

 

[SlugSnorter]

100 gallons, they will not get along

 

[czoolander]

Weeeeeeeeeee OOooooooooooo WEeeeeeeeeeeeeee Oooooooooooo Tang police everybody put your hands up don't move !!!!!!!

Did you say multiple tangs in 100 gallon ? Sailfin ? Powder Blue ?

You have the right to remain silent. you have the right to an attorney

 

[Totroc3]

I use a small mirror ( approx 8”) as others have said but I also use black trash bags to cover the tank for 24 hours to keep the tank in total darkness. I have several tangs together in 2 different tanks and this method has worked every time. I keep the mirror up for an additional 24 hours after removing the black bags. Good luck!

 

[nereefpat]

Weeeeeeeeeee OOooooooooooo WEeeeeeeeeeeeeee Oooooooooooo Tang police everybody put your hands up don't move !!!!!!!

Did you say multiple tangs in 100 gallon ? Sailfin ? Powder Blue ?

You have the right to remain silent. you have the right to an attorney

Now, that is helpful

 

[czoolander]

Now, that is helpful

First get a sense of humour

Second You cant help that situation no matter what you do those are 2 large of tangs to put in 100 gallon tank there will always be problems with aggression. Besides the fact there are 2 large tangs in this system he mentioned there are other tangs as well who knows how many?

So yes Tell me how you can help keep a sailfin and powder blue be best friends in 100 gallon system . I am very curious if your magic mirror can fix this problem LOL good luck

 

[SlugSnorter]

Weeeeeeeeeee OOooooooooooo WEeeeeeeeeeeeeee Oooooooooooo Tang police everybody put your hands up don't move !!!!!!!

Did you say multiple tangs in 100 gallon ? Sailfin ? Powder Blue ?

You have the right to remain silent. you have the right to an attorney

the attorney needs to be kept in an aquarium, the attorney is scared of tangs and must be kept in a separate 100 gallon tank with 100 gallons per attorney

 

[MnFish1]

I am not sure there's any 'rule' of how long to leave a tang apart. I also have 3 tangs in a 125 gallon tank - that do fine together. It seems to me its more of an individual issue. I would try to re-arrange (if you can) the rock work, and you can also try the mirror.

I would think 3 days in solitary should be enough - especially if you do some of the other techniques. Good luck with the fish.

PS - a little 'fighting' is not necessarily 'bad' on the short term. Damage - or constant chasing is. Making sure you have adequate hiding places is also important. When I have chosen to remove a fish due to aggression - is when the fish is literally up in the corner - and every time it moves its attacked. Usually these things work out positively over a couple days.

EDIT: of course 2 fully adult tangs are not going to do 'the best' in a 100 gallon tank. I'm assuming they are 'small'

 

[nereefpat]

First get a sense of humour

If you think that's humorous, I don't know...

Second You cant help that situation no matter what you do those are 2 large of tangs to put in 100 gallon tank there will always be problems with aggression. Besides the fact there are 2 large tangs in this system he mentioned there are other tangs as well who knows how many?

So yes Tell me how you can help keep a sailfin and powder blue be best friends in 100 gallon system . I am very curious if your magic mirror can fix this problem LOL good luck

What are you talking about? Did you read what I wrote above?

It's likely they just won't tolerate each other.