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JpNuss
Wed, 12th Jan 2011, 09:41 PM
Do I really have to completely re-scape on my 200gallon mixed reef, every time I add another Tang to the group? 200 gallon isn't big enough to avoid this?
Reefer4ever
Wed, 12th Jan 2011, 09:43 PM
Isn't that why you're supposed to buy all tangs and all angels at the same time? To avoid territorial disputes?
Gseclipse02
Wed, 12th Jan 2011, 09:58 PM
Isn't that why you're supposed to buy all tangs and all angels at the same time? To avoid territorial disputes?

last thing you want to do trust me and others

one always comes in really sick and kills every one

ive had no real issue with all my tangs and i have a bunch i just feed real good for the next few days - week
Pennies2Cents
Wed, 12th Jan 2011, 11:05 PM
We have a 240.. my opinion.. they are gonna fight anyway.. no need to rescape your rock.. It would def. cause a small cycle and stir up alot of stuff that has settled down. It can even cause more stress for everyone in your tank as well...
kkiel02
Thu, 13th Jan 2011, 05:15 AM
What tangs do you have now and which do you want to add? Ive heard of rescaping to switch up the territory but have never done it. You can also leave lights off along with other things but the species is what is comes down to. Adding a yellow tang to an existing blue hippo wouldnt worry me a bit. but adding an achilles to an existing powder blue would probably last a day or two. Tangs vary sooo much by species and individual fish but most of the time they will only fight for a couple days so feed well at the beginning and also have the lfs feed them before you buy them(to make sure they are eating and healthy).
Pennies2Cents
Thu, 13th Jan 2011, 10:58 AM
What tangs do you have now and which do you want to add? Ive heard of rescaping to switch up the territory but have never done it. You can also leave lights off along with other things but the species is what is comes down to. Adding a yellow tang to an existing blue hippo wouldnt worry me a bit. but adding an achilles to an existing powder blue would probably last a day or two. Tangs vary sooo much by species and individual fish but most of the time they will only fight for a couple days so feed well at the beginning and also have the lfs feed them before you buy them(to make sure they are eating and healthy).

Very good advice.. Kevin..