I would reduce your lighting schedule for a couple days. I did this when adding a second pygmy angel and it really seemed to help with the aggression. Maybe cut the lit hours in half for a day or two? Best of luck, hoping they become good buddies.
what other tang do u recommend for a third tang?
On a 125 gal tank, I would go with a Zebrasoma tang. Depending on your budget, maybe a Purple tang or a Gem tang.
I might go with a powder blue tang.On a 125 gal tank, I would go with a Zebrasoma tang. Depending on your budget, maybe a Purple tang or a Gem tang.
Below is a picture of my Tang Gang minus my Tomini tang. This is in a 225 gal tank.
2 Acanthurus tangs, may not be a good decision. When adding tangs, they need to be in 3's. Whether its 3 tangs, or 3 of the same Genus makes no difference. I have 6 tangs in my tank. 1 Bristltooth, 1 Naso, 1 Acanthurus, and 3 Zebrasoma.
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Darn this ruins my recommendation of a Convict for the OP lol...love the look of that fish, especially in a large shoal on the reef...2 Acanthurus tangs, may not be a good decision. When adding tangs, they need to be in 3's. Whether its 3 tangs, or 3 of the same Genus makes no difference. I have 6 tangs in my tank. 1 Bristltooth, 1 Naso, 1 Acanthurus, and 3 Zebrasoma.
The 2 Acnathurus tangs you are looking to add are among the top when aggression comes to mind.
Tang Aggression - Understanding and Combating
Tang Aggression - Understanding and Combating So what's the deal with tangs? How do I keep them together? Why are they so aggressive and difficult to keep sometimes? It's a common discussion point. Some may dissent with what I have to share but I've never had less than three tanks running at a...
That may be the exception...LOL!!! I actually love the Convict tang. I may add one to my tank because I feel it is such an underrated tang. The Convict tang is simply a beautiful and underrated tang.
Here is a question for ya... I am a low stocker when it comes to fish, 6 is always my max in a 90. I have had a Yellow Tang 'Deuce' for 18 years....but always want one more Tang. The tank size is on the limits of Tang happiness, and I can't upgrade without a divorce lol....think a Tomini or Kole, would be a risk? Deuce has obviously been tank boss for a long time. Other stock is Ocellaris, three stripe Damsel ( also both 18 yo) , Coral Beauty 5 years, and an Eibli Angel about 8 months. I was nervous adding the Eibli with the CB, but I love that particular fish....my mind says too little space for the Deuce , but my heart pounds for another Tang lol....probably better with a wee one like a Gramma instead lol...I should listen to my brain right?That may be the exception...LOL!!! I actually love the Convict tang. I may add one to my tank because I feel it is such an underrated tang. The Convict tang is simply a beautiful and underrated tang.
You can always go against the rule of 3rd's when tangs are involved, you just have to understand that their may be consequences.
I will pull the trigger on a Convict tang when @tsmaquatics get them in.
I would go for no other than a Bristletooth tang. I have a similar problem. Though different species, its the same. I have 4 Blue/Green Chromis that have been together for 2 years, and the pecking order has been set. I want to add 3-4 Blue Atlantic Chromis, NOW, the question I have been asking myself comes to mind, will this upset that pecking order...HMMM!!!
Can be for sure...I'm still going with Clown as most aggressive, had one for a couple years, and that thing was a tank terror lol.
Love them too...beautiful subtle coloration and workers...
