New to R2R/ Blue Hippo Tang Question

[FrugalReefer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Lisa. Some good advice given. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!

 

[Fish Styx]

Greetings and welcome to the reef!

 

[Debramb]

Hi Lisa, nice to meet you! I’m a tang lover to and am so sorry for your loss. Just wonder what other tangs you have and how big? You’ve got a really sweet setup already, so you know your business. IMO, you’ll have better success with him if he starts in the smaller tank. They have such a goofy personality on their own, it’ll be easier to watch for problems. My first and only Regal Tang, about 2009-2011 was the size of a quarter and lived a week in the overflow before we found hiim! He’s still quirky and about 7” head to tail. My other tangs were small. You’ve got a beautiful home for him, I’d and he’ll do fine with time in the big tank soon enough. I feed way too much, as my Bristleworms will attest, but fat and healthy is my goal.
Please update and I’d love pics of your Displays.
Debra

 

[ti_lavender]

You could consider one from Biota, born in captivity so a better chance of acclimating.

https://shop.thebiotagroup.com/collections/cultured-fish/products/blue-tang

They arrive small so you may want to start them in an acclimation box. When introducing new tangs, the acclimation box will help reduce aggression.

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R! As @ti_lavender said, you are probably better starting off with a know captive-bred specimen as you have a better chance of its already accepting foods. And as @Debramb said I would start it and observe it in the small tank first and use an acclimation box when moving it to the big tank. They are a little shy. Watch carefully for aggression when you move it to the big tank. Tangs do not generally get along well with other similar shape tangs unless they have a lot of room. I think your acclimation protocol may be a little short. I would suggest an hour or more to allow Dory to adjust to the temperature and salinity of the tank.

 

[Buckster]

Hello Lisa and Welcome to R2R! Sorry to hear that you haven't had luck with the hippo tang. I would quarantine the new one in the 29 gallon tank. If there is a way to separate it in the 200 g for a few days would also be beneficial. Good Luck!

 

[musel101]

Welcome friend enjoy your stay!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here! Sorry for your struggles.