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    Default Adding more tangs.

    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?

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    Isn't that why you're supposed to buy all tangs and all angels at the same time? To avoid territorial disputes?
    Dylan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reefer4ever View Post
    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

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    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...


    Just a small tank...


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    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).
    Kevin- 375 Gallon Reef

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    Quote Originally Posted by kkiel02 View Post
    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..


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