Bi-color Angel

[carl page]

I've had him a week and keep trying to introduce to tank but Tomato Clown will not stop picking... I put Angel back in protection... How long will this go on....arrrgh

 

[Coralsdaily]

What size is your tank? I would recommend an acclimation box. Like this: Aquarium Acclimation Kit: Reef Gently AccliMate Pro
I also built my own using plastic screen

 

[carl page]

75 gallon. I'm using a cheaper mesh version but similar principal.

 

[Coralsdaily]

I thing I have tried and worked for me- but no guarantee would work for everyone is to "reset" the tank set up. If you don't have too many established coral colonies, try to rework the landscape a bit. This will re-assign the territories and create an illusion that the clown is now in a "new environment" so it's fair game for all new fish. By the way, does your clownfish currently host any anemone?

 

[carl page]

Good idea... Something to consider. Have a RBT but clown ignores for now.....

 

[Humblefish]

If all else fails, I would consider re-homing the Tomato Clown. It picking on new fish and even harassing established ones will just continue. FWIW; the Bi-color Angel will likely turn into a bully as well in time. Especially towards other dwarf angels.

 

[carl page]

Its my only dwarf angel so I should b OK there... Yeah..the clown will go I'd it doesn't soon stop....if I can catch him...lol

 

[carl page]

So sad.... tomato clown got the best of him...found him this morning..sad

 

[EZMAC114]

75 gallon. I'm using a cheaper mesh version but similar principal.

The mesh one you're using might make it hard for them to see each other. I made an acclimation box for less than $20...I bought a clear "critter tote" from petsmart and drilled a bunch of 3/8" holes for water flow and the attached suction cups to one side. They have a few different sizes to choose from.

 

[carl page]

I love that idea... I'm determined to add bi color to my tank and this look like a much better option. Of course if torment starts again I'll have another tank ready for one or the other. Thanks

 

[EZMAC114]

I love that idea... I'm determined to add bi color to my tank and this look like a much better option. Of course if torment starts again I'll have another tank ready for one or the other. Thanks

Hope it work about for you