Smart to leave Tangs for last?
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CNDReef
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I say it’s a catch 22
Leave it for last because of aggression or put it first as part of your clean up crew. Think it all comes down to what the other fish are going to be.
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I opt for last. My 120 has 6 chromis
1 lawnmower blenny 1 pajama cardinal 1 clown 1 yellow coris wrasse.
I added a convict and tomini as the last fish.
Funny as the convict breaks up the chromis when they get agressive towards each other.
Peaceful tank at the moment.
I feed heavy and all are growing quite fast.
1 lawnmower blenny 1 pajama cardinal 1 clown 1 yellow coris wrasse.
I added a convict and tomini as the last fish.
Funny as the convict breaks up the chromis when they get agressive towards each other.
Peaceful tank at the moment.
I feed heavy and all are growing quite fast.
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Last. Use other algae grazers like Foxface, your current Lawnmower Blenny etc. if you want fish that pick at algae. Adding tangs first can add issues on tangs that are territorial to new additions.
Also if you want certain fish in your plan, they can be intimidated by presence of tangs first in tank. The frenzy in which tangs eat off a nori clip (or meaty foods in water) can make a less dominant fish like Copperband Butterfly, Sunburst Anthias etc. reluctant to get in the fray. They can end up not eating enough to sustain themselves.
Also if you want certain fish in your plan, they can be intimidated by presence of tangs first in tank. The frenzy in which tangs eat off a nori clip (or meaty foods in water) can make a less dominant fish like Copperband Butterfly, Sunburst Anthias etc. reluctant to get in the fray. They can end up not eating enough to sustain themselves.
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Yea my tomini swims easily around the tank picking at the rocks.
The convict is another story. Never stops moving and picking at the coralline and rocks.
More active than the chromis.
They are hard to keep from what I have read and mine was thin when I got him but eating at the lfs.
Has fattened up with 4 feedings a day.
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Generally speaking, yes. What is your intended stock list and tank size?
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@90’s reefer that is great about your convict. Great looking tang & one of the more peaceful.
@LFCBVB you can submit your stocking plan & get suggestions for order or even fish you might like.
Keep in mind some LFS employees don’t have as much experience as others. Check on forum first. For instance don’t let someone tell you it will work to add a tang now if it is small or a certain species.
I was going to put link for you to ask reef squad but see @nereefpat is posting.
@LFCBVB you can submit your stocking plan & get suggestions for order or even fish you might like.
Keep in mind some LFS employees don’t have as much experience as others. Check on forum first. For instance don’t let someone tell you it will work to add a tang now if it is small or a certain species.
I was going to put link for you to ask reef squad but see @nereefpat is posting.
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