Tiny new hippo tang

[DesertFishkeeper]

My new 2in (maybe a bit smaller) hippo tang has decided to wedge himself in my stylophora colony and use that as his safe/ nighttime refuge. I know it’s not an aggressive coral and I’ve never seen a coral (in my tank at least) harm a fish but is that ok? Just concerned about his slime coat against that thing.

 

[Damage12]

Should be fine, IMO.

 

[Hawaiian AQ]

They sleep/live in the branches of stony coral like stylos, pocillopora and acropora in their natural habitat. Especially as juveniles. So he’s making himself at home

 

[DesertFishkeeper]

They sleep/live in the branches of stony coral like stylos, pocillopora and acropora in their natural habitat. Especially as juveniles. So he’s making himself at home

Thank you for that gem of info makes me feel good about him having some genuine natural habitat.