Compatibility

[Bill Urbanski]

Would like some opinions. I have a 260 gallon reef with a black tang a koi tang and a hippo. In addition I have several angels and a couple clowns. What do think the black and koi would do if I added a naso and Gem at the same
Time?

 

[Nigel35]

In a 260 it could work if you took the right steps. How long have they been in there and how large are they?

 

[Bill Urbanski]

In a 260 it could work if you took the right steps. How long have they been in there and how large are they?

They are large and have been in there together for about 2 years. The black tang was first. Added the koi tang after the black was in the tank for about 6 months. They fought for a little while and occasionally still chase each other but. Nothing major.

 

[Nigel35]

They are large and have been in there together for about 2 years. The black tang was first. Added the koi tang after the black was in the tank for about 6 months. They fought for a little while and occasionally still chase each other but. Nothing major.

If they are large preferably purchase larger specimens to balance out the power struggle. When adding them ensure that your existing tangs are WELL fed. Black out the tank lights for a day which will confuse the koi and the black tang into thinking the new tangs were there all along. There will be aggression but hopefully it should balance out. There will most likely be a single dominant tang in the tank due to the fact that some will be larger than others.

 

[Bill Urbanski]

If they are large preferably purchase larger specimens to balance out the power struggle. When adding them ensure that your existing tangs are WELL fed. Black out the tank lights for a day which will confuse the koi and the black tang into thinking the new tangs were there all along. There will be aggression but hopefully it should balance out. There will most likely be a single dominant tang in the tank due to the fact that some will be larger than others.

Thanks for your thoughts on this. Does anyone else have any feedback?