How long for a fish to "forget"? - Aquarium Advice

Gatorfreak · 04-11-2006, 05:06 PM

Since my Yellow Tang is territorial with newcomers, I was thinking of putting him in a QT for a bit while I put the new fish in the main. How long do you think it would take for him to "forget" and think it's a new place when he goes back in the main?

**BillyZ** · 04-11-2006, 05:08 PM

not sure how long, or if they even would. What I would do, put him in the QT, add the new fish and re-arange the LR a little bit then put the tang back in. With the change to scenery you'll probalby have better luck than just taking him out for a little while.

Brenden · 04-11-2006, 05:28 PM

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With the change to scenery you'll probalby have better luck than just taking him out for a little while.

agree. I did have luck putting my purple tang in the QT for 3 days.

JG · 04-12-2006, 05:50 AM

I've noticed it takes about 3 days.

**melosu58** · 04-12-2006, 01:49 PM

I agree with the changing of the rock. It`s worked for me before.

Gatorfreak · 04-12-2006, 06:26 PM

I'm really trying to avoid rearranging the rock. I'm going to try the "vacation" method. I'll give it at least 3 days. Maybe a week.

Lindsikins00 · 04-14-2006, 09:55 PM

Any one ever watch the Mythbusters episode where they test the myth that goldfish only remember things for 3 seconds....... the myth is very wrong

04-11-2006, 05:06 PM	#1
Gatorfreak Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 619 Images: 2	How long for a fish to "forget"? Since my Yellow Tang is territorial with newcomers, I was thinking of putting him in a QT for a bit while I put the new fish in the main. How long do you think it would take for him to "forget" and think it's a new place when he goes back in the main?

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BillyZ Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Western NY Posts: 3,623 Images: 6	not sure how long, or if they even would. What I would do, put him in the QT, add the new fish and re-arange the LR a little bit then put the tang back in. With the change to scenery you'll probalby have better luck than just taking him out for a little while. __________________ Acronyms and Abbreviations

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JG Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 627 Images: 10	I've noticed it takes about 3 days. __________________ You know you are a true fish-o-holic if you can field strip any powerhead on the market.

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melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,003 Images: 73	I agree with the changing of the rock. It`s worked for me before. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

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Lindsikins00 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 120 Images: 1	Any one ever watch the Mythbusters episode where they test the myth that goldfish only remember things for 3 seconds....... the myth is very wrong __________________ Go Big Blue!!

04-12-2006, 06:26 PM	#6
Gatorfreak Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 619 Images: 2	I'm really trying to avoid rearranging the rock. I'm going to try the "vacation" method. I'll give it at least 3 days. Maybe a week.

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