im sorry, i would absolulty hate loosing my lil hippo tang. i also got mine when he was a lil under an inch. and he was my first fish in my tank(didnt know they werent good beginner fish, this was like 8 months ago). ive heard how easy they are to loose and get dissease. idk whats up with my hippo but he is the toughest fish ive seen, he has taken ALL of my beginner mistakes, and let me tell you i did alot. i am luky to have him.

maby u could get another one and it be like mine

wouldnt that raise your levels if u cant get him out?