Hi my name is josh

[Just John]

Glad you're here!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R Josh. Clowns can be nasty. I guess it depends on whether they are damaging the tang before deciding on action. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Blade953]

Sorry for the late reply my clownfish are being less aggressive now. Tang is finally calming down and swimming more normal then before. Thanks for all the replies I was going to remove the clowns for a little and re introduce them into the tank after about 3 days. I might not have to now. I thought about a divider. Also, I think from all the abuse the clowns did, the tangs right eye is cloudy just around cornea. No inflammation no irregular shapes. No redness, nothing. Just a white round circle . Half the size of this circle. Think this is from hitting it? Cause they slammed into him once or twice and he mistakingly struck back. I will be upgrading tank sometime soon its a 4 foot 55 gallon and the kole tang is only about 2 1/2 inches and I know they can get a little larger then 6 inches. Thanks again for replies. He seems to be doing pretty well in terms of if the clowns aren't messing with him now he pecks at rocks and the sand. And swims around nicely most of the time.

 

[Adolfo]

 

[Blade953]

Welcome and tank and tang sizes?

55 gallon 4 ft and 2 1/2 inch kole tang

 

[blaxsun]

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Flameback Pair]

Hello and welcome to R2R, @Blade953 . Glad you joined us!! Hope your clowns settle down!!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

I have a few questions. I have a kole tang and my clownfish are ruthless to it. What can i do to stop the aggression? They treat their other tank mates nicely and dont bit them at all. They are about 3 years old with an anemone as their host. I have a few corals. My other fish get along with my tang. And the tang them.

Thank you

Hi Josh and Welcome! Glad you joined. I am so glad to hear it has gotten better!! Clownfish LOOK so nice, but aggression is so important to their sexuality and breeding. I'll cross my fingers for you, but someday you (and I) may end up with a species tank for their anemones and clownfish to have them separate from the other fish.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This might help you find people local to you, if Middleburg is outside USA:

Global Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Blade953]

I just bought this 75 gallon tank and stand today. Going to start putting more corals in it. Does anyone have any ideas of what other fish to put in it?

I have a 6 line wrasse, 2 clowns, anemone, starry blenny, blue eye kole tang, and a Fiji orangetail puffer(doesn't pick at my corals). Very chill.