Would This Fish be likely to be Bullied if Added?

[livinlifeinBKK]

I love Boxfish and was thinking about adding this little guy to my tank but am concerned he might be Bullied by the pair of clowns i had which are also mostly black (similar colors and size)...there are currently 3 clowns in my 20 which live in harmony the odd one out is a tomato clown. When he outgrows the tank i could always trade him in...he's only $19 so a good price but I want to make sure he isn't likely to be Bullied as Boxfish are usually pretty docile.

 

[AydenLincoln]

That’s a really small tank for a boxfish even temporarily they need like 150+ gallons. I wouldn’t add another fish especially not a boxfish. Plus they release a toxin when stressed that can nuke your entire tank and aren’t reef-safe. I love them too they just don’t belong in a nano tank. I wish they did.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

That’s a really small tank for a boxfish even temporarily they need like 150+ gallons. I wouldn’t add another fish especially not a boxfish. Plus they release a toxin when stressed that can nuke your entire tank.

Yeah, i know about Boxfish biology...that little guy certainly doesn't need a 150 gallon tank to start though...like I said, as he grows i can always trade him in...he's about an inch long.

 

[TheReefDiary]

Yeah, i know about Boxfish biology...that little guy certainly doesn't need a 150 gallon tank to start though...like I said, as he grows i can always trade him in...he's about an inch long.

Even small ones need adequate space to move around and with the existing livestock didn't sound like it'll have that much space z regardless of whether you plan to trade him in or not. Im not here to tell people what to do, but I personally would rehome the boxfish.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Even small ones need adequate space to move around and with the existing livestock didn't sound like it'll have that much space z regardless of whether you plan to trade him in or not. Im not here to tell people what to do, but I personally would rehome the boxfish.

I don't have him yet...that's why I'm here to get opinions before buying

 

[Tamberav]

I would not put a docile fish in a 20g with 3 clowns. My clowns started out nice but eventually hormones kicked on and they became jerks.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

I would not put a peaceful fish in a 20g with 3 clowns. My clowns started out nice but eventually hormones kicked on and they became jerks.

Ok, thanks for the advice! I'm trying to decide between getting him or an orange branching Psammacora for my other tank...it sounds like the coral might be a better choice and relatively rare.

 

[Tamberav]

That is a cool coral. I think I have only ever seen the green ones before.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

That is a cool coral. I think I have only ever seen the green ones before.

It's only ~$22 as well...it appears healthy right? Around the base it's hard for me to tell if it's new growth or polyp recession.

 

[Tamberav]

It's only ~$22 as well...it appears healthy right? Around the base it's hard for me to tell if it's new growth or polyp recession.

Looks fine to me. Psammacora are hardy. It would be hard for them to kill without abusing it lol

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Looks fine to me. Psammacora are hardy. It would be hard for them to kill without abusing it lol

I'll probably go with the coral then...also, while the same fish are available to buy regularly, corals aren't always available again for a while after they're sold.

 

[TheReefDiary]

Ok, thanks for the advice! I'm trying to decide between getting him or an orange branching Psammacora for my other tank...it sounds like the coral might be a better choice and relatively rare.

Get the coral for now! It's a cool one.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Get the coral for now! It's a cool one.

Will do!