Potters angel

[Cflip]

So he's finally eating and getting a tad less stressed. It's been 40 days in QT. Still don't see him much in QT. Feeding live blackworms. When I transfer to my DT will he just eat off the rocks? Should I use an acclimation box first? Or would that just freak him out even more? This one is crazy scare.

 

[Maritimer]

Whether you should use a social acclimation box would depend on what else is in the tank already.

The Potter's should pick off the rocks - but what's on them? Is there enough algae, sponge, 'pods or other food to make picking profitable?

He may disappear for a while, but hopefully he'll come back out to play.

~Bruce

 

[Cflip]

Lots of algae in there as I only have a few snails no cuc. Currently in there is a flame hawk, anthias, firefish, and a yellow assessor. Would it be safe to put live blackworms in my DT?

 

[Maritimer]

I think safe enough to put blackworms in ... but the Potter's will have to move quickly! Those other fish will enjoy the worms as well.

The algae will help, I think.

~Bruce

 

[Cflip]

Acclimation box or not?

 

[Maritimer]

The flame hawk is the only potential I really see for trouble. You can use the box if you'd like (it's rarely a horrible idea), but I would expect the angel to be able to roam the display relatively quickly.

~Bruce

 

[NeuroticAquatics]

What size DT?

I added my Potters into my 240g that had a Flame Hawk and three Tangs and a Magnificent Foxface. Never had a problem.

 

[ebushrow]

I would say use it....let everyone get used to each other and then let him roam....never a bad idea IMO....and blackworms in your DT are fine....I use them all the time.

 

[Cflip]

What size DT?

I added my Potters into my 240g that had a Flame Hawk and three Tangs and a Magnificent Foxface. Never had a problem.

It's a small tank 60 gallons. I'm afraid the box will freak him out big time. If I can get away without it safely then I would prefer that.

 

[Flippers4pups]

The flame hawk is the only potential I really see for trouble. You can use the box if you'd like (it's rarely a horrible idea), but I would expect the angel to be able to roam the display relatively quickly.

~Bruce

I agree, the flame hawk may be trouble and become aggressive towards the potters. Had a falco hawk once years ago and added a coral beauty months after the hawk. The hawk killed the coral beauty before I could catch it. Flame may not be as bad, but they can become territorial once established. Roll of the dice. A 60 gallon isn't a very large foot print for territory.

With that said, a Socialization box isn't a bad idea.

By the way, if I didn't have SPS in my current tank I would have a potters in a heartbeat. My favorite centropyge!

 

[eatbreakfast]

Flame hawks aren't anywhere as aggressive as falcos.

 

[lion king]

I would more concerned about him taking to other foods and grazing once he gets into the DT. QT not only serves as a protection against disease entering your DT, but also serves to get a fish accustomed to living in captivity. If all he's been eating for 40 days is live black worms, it's 50/50 if he'll take to grazing and other foods.