Flame angel vs Yellow Tang - Aquarium Advice

philly · 09-19-2004, 02:54 PM

i have a 90 gallon and i just got a flame angel and my yellow tang seem to be chasing it around the tank!

how do i stop this

should i be worried

**lando** · 09-19-2004, 02:59 PM

No [acronym:9c9cee2214="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:9c9cee2214] for the flame??? The yellow tang is an aggressive fish. Generally, it is best to put those in last. It may just be establishing the pecking order and might quit after a few days. May not. It may actually slowly kill the angel. You might want ot try re-arranging the [acronym:9c9cee2214="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:9c9cee2214] or creating two smaller reefs in the tank so they can each have one. this might help. Lando

philly · 09-19-2004, 03:51 PM

i did [acronym:9a1f629a42="quarantine or quart depending on context"]qt[/acronym:9a1f629a42], but i ment new to my reef tank

MattP725 · 09-19-2004, 10:01 PM

Chasing or following? My yellow tang sits at the hip of my trigger almost all day long. Not at all in an aggressive manner either.

quarryshark · 09-19-2004, 10:50 PM

Give is a few days. The Flame should hold its own. This is not abnormal, the pecking order needs to be established.

pufferman · 09-20-2004, 01:19 AM

The same thing happened to me, you should see if the tang is trying to smack the angel with its caudal fin, that means it is trying to slice it with the scalpel, otherwise put the tang in [acronym:67f2d5499d="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:67f2d5499d]. If the tang is trying to kill the angel, then you have to remove one, the tang wont stop, when this happened to me, i removed the tang and divided the tank for two days straight, after that i rearranged to rockwork and the tang still harrased the angel.

Basically

Tang is trying to kill angel=remove one

Tang is just pecking at it or harrasing it by shoving it=Rearrange objects that establish territory.

[acronym:67f2d5499d="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:67f2d5499d]

P.S. The yellow tang is a tang that should be added last to an aquarium and can have a devastating effect on additional fish if added first.

P-MAN

fishfreek · 09-20-2004, 09:16 AM

I would like to add they can live together in harmony. I have a yellow and flame in my 75 and they dont seem to be bothered by eachother at all.

Does your tank have ample places where the flame can dart in and hide?

quarryshark · 09-20-2004, 09:45 AM

The tail wacking isn't always dangerous. My Yellow and My Maculosus (who is 3 times the size) are constantly dueling tails. It was serious in the beginning, but settled down after a week. A few ragged fins, but no serious injuries.
Its actually kind of funny because they are best buds otherwise now, they even sleep together.
Its almost like a game they play. No scalpel out, no damage.

09-19-2004, 02:54 PM	#1
philly Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: quebec canada Posts: 251	Flame angel vs Yellow Tang i have a 90 gallon and i just got a flame angel and my yellow tang seem to be chasing it around the tank! how do i stop this should i be worried __________________ thx philly

09-19-2004, 03:51 PM	#3
philly Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: quebec canada Posts: 251	i did [acronym:9a1f629a42="quarantine or quart depending on context"]qt[/acronym:9a1f629a42], but i ment new to my reef tank __________________ thx philly

09-20-2004, 01:19 AM	#6
pufferman Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Jose California USA Posts: 333 Images: 5	The same thing happened to me, you should see if the tang is trying to smack the angel with its caudal fin, that means it is trying to slice it with the scalpel, otherwise put the tang in [acronym:67f2d5499d="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:67f2d5499d]. If the tang is trying to kill the angel, then you have to remove one, the tang wont stop, when this happened to me, i removed the tang and divided the tank for two days straight, after that i rearranged to rockwork and the tang still harrased the angel. Basically Tang is trying to kill angel=remove one Tang is just pecking at it or harrasing it by shoving it=Rearrange objects that establish territory. [acronym:67f2d5499d="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:67f2d5499d] P.S. The yellow tang is a tang that should be added last to an aquarium and can have a devastating effect on additional fish if added first. P-MAN __________________ 30 gallon [acronym="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym] tank;EHEIM ECCO 2235 Canister Filter w/Miracle-Working Chemi-Pure TetraTec UV1 [acronym="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym] Sterilizer;Rio 50 Powerhead ;130w [acronym="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym] lighting;33 Lbs. of Tonga Branch [acronym="Live rock"]LR[/acronym];Nature's Ocean Live Sand (the bagged stuff) Livestock:2-Ocellaris Clownfish;9-Scarlet Reef Hermit Crabs;1-Regal Tang;Zoanthids, Pineapple Brain coral, Sebae Anemone, Colt Coral, Galaxea Tank Specs as of December 29, 2005:Ammonia:0;Nitrite: 0;Nitrate=0;[acronym="Copper"]Cu[/acronym]:0 [acronym="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym]: 8.3 [acronym="Specific gravity"]SG[/acronym]: 1.028;Temp: 79-84 degrees F (Adjusts throughout the day)

09-20-2004, 09:16 AM	#7
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	I would like to add they can live together in harmony. I have a yellow and flame in my 75 and they dont seem to be bothered by eachother at all. Does your tank have ample places where the flame can dart in and hide? __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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09-19-2004, 02:59 PM	#2
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,632 Images: 46	No [acronym:9c9cee2214="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:9c9cee2214] for the flame??? The yellow tang is an aggressive fish. Generally, it is best to put those in last. It may just be establishing the pecking order and might quit after a few days. May not. It may actually slowly kill the angel. You might want ot try re-arranging the [acronym:9c9cee2214="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:9c9cee2214] or creating two smaller reefs in the tank so they can each have one. this might help. Lando

09-19-2004, 10:01 PM	#4
MattP725 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 501	Chasing or following? My yellow tang sits at the hip of my trigger almost all day long. Not at all in an aggressive manner either.

09-19-2004, 10:50 PM	#5
quarryshark Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,381 Images: 53	Give is a few days. The Flame should hold its own. This is not abnormal, the pecking order needs to be established.

09-20-2004, 09:45 AM	#8
quarryshark Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,381 Images: 53	The tail wacking isn't always dangerous. My Yellow and My Maculosus (who is 3 times the size) are constantly dueling tails. It was serious in the beginning, but settled down after a week. A few ragged fins, but no serious injuries. Its actually kind of funny because they are best buds otherwise now, they even sleep together. Its almost like a game they play. No scalpel out, no damage.

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