Flow is now as low as it will go on that wave maker.Just turn the flow down. They can't handle the middle. So they will probably just fight for the sides of the tank.
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Flow is now as low as it will go on that wave maker.Just turn the flow down. They can't handle the middle. So they will probably just fight for the sides of the tank.
You just want to make sure they aren't being shoved around. other wise, they have to sort out their pecking order. Tangs...Flow is now as low as it will go on that wave maker.
Yes, I added the Lyertails to get the algae really growing and it took off over the last week. I couldn't really get the ugly stuff to grow for months on end. Then in the last couple days it turned from brownish to green and I kinda knew it was time.I do like how you pre-planned with an algae infestation (Lol), they are all chomping down on it like they were just let into a candy store.
Glad to hear it!We're just over 24 hours in and everything is going well. There are occasional contests, but they last only a few seconds. Interestingly they are always between the same tangs. They are few and far between. When they are over the two will swim and eat beside each other like nothing happened. There is no contact between the two.
It is the Powder Brown and the Gem tang and The two Purple tangs (though I have not seen that this afternoon) and the Tomini and and the larger Purple tang. Another interesting thing is that a lot of the time the Powder Blue tang seems to always be in the right place to break up a conflict if it goes on to long (mroe than a few seconds). That could be my imagination.
Also the male Lyertail has stared dive bombing the entire group of females, except one. The smallest female. Interesting.
This is sooooo much fun to watch. I'm glad I'm retired and can watch all day long.
Huh, this is interesting. My powder blue seems to be the "law" keeper in the tank. I always thought it would be the foxface or my emperor. Nope. It's the powder blue. And, he is the guard dog. I wish I could record that at night. But my crappy phone camera won't be able to pick anything up that's not brightly lit. Basicially when the emp gets scared, she runs and hides behind the powder blue. He jolts out of his cubby, fins flared like a big baddy and slowly patrols the tank. Doesn't see nothing and goes back to bed.Another interesting thing is that a lot of the time the Powder Blue tang seems to always be in the right place to break up a conflict
Yes! You were so right about the flow. I am so glad you are enjoying watching the tank. It makes it worth it to me to hear that you look in on it every once in a while! Thank you!Huh, this is interesting. My powder blue seems to be the "law" keeper in the tank. I always thought it would be the foxface or my emperor. Nope. It's the powder blue. And, he is the guard dog. I wish I could record that at night. But my crappy phone camera won't be able to pick anything up that's not brightly lit. Basicially when the emp gets scared, she runs and hides behind the powder blue. He jolts out of his cubby, fins flared like a big baddy and slowly patrols the tank. Doesn't see nothing and goes back to bed.
Everyone is going to nit pick. Thank you for turning down the flow. I do like watching the tang gang. They are great.
Now I miss having anthias. Such beautiful fish.
I am blessed. I get to be with these guys most of the time!I like to watch them when I'm drinking my coffee. I get to peak at my fish and the tangs on here. It's great! My husband loves the tangs too.
It would be nice to hear more about the personality of other fishes people keep. Makes me wonder how much we miss when we aren't at home?
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the like and subscribe!I threw in a like and sub.
We need more reefers. I keep hearing our hobby is dying.
The tangs are really cleaning that middle rock pile. Going to need to get some nori soon
I don't know. What I can tell you is that it goes in and comes out. Constantly!My old purple tang, I no longer have. Had no where near the appetite of my current powder blue. I wonder if the powder brown is similar with metabolism and food requirements.