So here's the scoop. Added a royal gramma to a 9 month old 45gal tank thinking his semi aggressive behavior and an acclimation box would be enough for a late introduction to the party (other fish were added 2-3 months ago. the RG was supposed to be added with them but it just didn't work out with sourcing him and QT)
RG was in an acclimation box for a few days every thing seemed within the norm of an acclimation box and curious tank mates. When I let him out into the DT the Starry Blenny went after him immediately and mercilessly. The poor RG couldn't even hide in the rock work. I always had a hunch the starry blenny was tank boss but he never displayed anything like this. Any way I mange to capture the blenny and build an emergency home for him within hours. It's times like this i really miss having a sump. Thought I'd share this quick emergency build with mostly supplies from petco.
Also debating on what to do moving forward and would love this great forums' input. Keep the blenny in new home for a week and reintroduce him to main display(if eating properly and this is even sustainable for a week)? Is that enough time to curb his aggression? Will it come back after he settles into the display once again? DT fish are percula clowns pair, banggai cardinal, firefish, RG and YWMG.
10gal tank
Fluval HOB filter
two 5gal heaters
caribsea dry sand
some live rock from my main display
a little added bacteria to help out
tuze 6055 i had in storage (its hard to gauge but it almost seems like too much even on its lowest settings. manufactures rates it as low as for a 10gal but will see)
RG was in an acclimation box for a few days every thing seemed within the norm of an acclimation box and curious tank mates. When I let him out into the DT the Starry Blenny went after him immediately and mercilessly. The poor RG couldn't even hide in the rock work. I always had a hunch the starry blenny was tank boss but he never displayed anything like this. Any way I mange to capture the blenny and build an emergency home for him within hours. It's times like this i really miss having a sump. Thought I'd share this quick emergency build with mostly supplies from petco.
Also debating on what to do moving forward and would love this great forums' input. Keep the blenny in new home for a week and reintroduce him to main display(if eating properly and this is even sustainable for a week)? Is that enough time to curb his aggression? Will it come back after he settles into the display once again? DT fish are percula clowns pair, banggai cardinal, firefish, RG and YWMG.
10gal tank
Fluval HOB filter
two 5gal heaters
caribsea dry sand
some live rock from my main display
a little added bacteria to help out
tuze 6055 i had in storage (its hard to gauge but it almost seems like too much even on its lowest settings. manufactures rates it as low as for a 10gal but will see)