Need some help with aggressive fish

[kaijor]

Hi there,

I have an aggressive Pygmy Hawkfish. I’m having problems introducing new fish to the reef tank. I was curious what you guys suggest? Should I return him to LFS? Or are there specific fish that I should get that might be compatible with his temperament?

 

[Jekyl]

Hi there,

I have an aggressive Pygmy Hawkfish. I’m having problems introducing new fish to the reef tank. I was curious what you guys suggest? Should I return him to LFS? Or are there specific fish that I should get that might be compatible with his temperament?

Placing the aggressive fish in an acclimation box for a couple weeks while the new fish settles may help.

 

[Rp8]

Maybe place a mirror against the tank to distract him

 

[kaijor]

Placing the aggressive fish in an acclimation box for a couple weeks while the new fish settles may help.

I’ll try this but how would I know when the right time is to release the aggressive fish from his acclimation box?

 

[Jekyl]

I’ll try this but how would I know when the right time is to release the aggressive fish from his acclimation box?

2 weeks and cross your fingers

 

[kaijor]

2 weeks and cross your fingers

Yeah, I might just return him to the LFS. I think it’s too much of a risk. The LFS already said they’d take him.

 

[Uncle99]

Back to LFS if you don’t want to limit yourself.
Aggressive fish keep others under stress, and this can lead to poor health for others, and frustration for you.