I've had one before so I'm kinda used to their personality hahaFor the time I would say go for it. My experience with acanthurus especially the blue. Very aggressive and boisterous by nature so may stress out the rest of your inhabitants. That's one thing I would consider.
I got a purple tang just last night. There were powder blues at the fish store yesterday. Do you think it would be fine if I got the powder blue today and that would be okay? The purple tang has necessarily gotten completely comfortable in the tankFor the time I would say go for it. My experience with acanthurus especially the blue. Very aggressive and boisterous by nature so may stress out the rest of your inhabitants. That's one thing I would consider.
Depending on temperament. Each fish has a personality. Is the purple acting bold? Powder blue is usually more aggressive so he'll be fine to hold his own. Hopefully..I've read psycho cases on purple tangs. I'd say go for it. Turn all the lights off for the day let them settle in. If they tussle a bit but not actually fighting I'd let them establish order. If it gets outta hand I'd try the mirror trick or an acclimation box. I'd love to see pics when you have them both established.
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The purple tang doesn't seem to be bold. He's been hiding in caves all day. I was planning on turning off lights and hopefully it goes well! Thanks for your inputDepending on temperament. Each fish has a personality. Is the purple acting bold? Powder blue is usually more aggressive so he'll be fine to hold his own. Hopefully..I've read psycho cases on purple tangs. I'd say go for it. Turn all the lights off for the day let them settle in. If they tussle a bit but not actually fighting I'd let them establish order. If it gets outta hand I'd try the mirror trick or an acclimation box. I'd love to see pics when you have them both established.
Im doing it, the powder blue is in the tank now, the purple will be in next weekend! Purple is quite a bit bigger than the powder blue
