powder blue and regal tang thoughts
 

i have purchased another tank (34g RSM) in it came a 3" regal tang who obviously cant stay in that tank. i also have a 175g that would be perfect for him except it has a 5-6" powder blue tang in it (last moved around Xmas). so it comes down to will they get along or not. what are your thoughts / experiences?

I have 2 regal tangs & a powder blue in my 165 with no issues.

My regal killed my PB...

you introduced them at the same time didn't you

Nope, had 1 regal for about a yr, then added the PB & the 2nd regal several months later.

Though some of us have differences of opinion on the tank size requirements for tangs the reefer who held a regal tang in a 34 gallon tank should be reported to the SPCA.

The chances are very high that you will have a fight to death when you introduce both in the same tank because of their size, colouring and species. The stress will weaken them and some of the other fish in the tank as well. You risk an ich outbreak. You do not know the condition of the new tang. I would not take the risk.

If you chose to add the fish do it in a darkened room and leave he lights off for a couple of days. Feed from both ends of the tank.

Thanks for sharing your concern

SPCA doesn't consider fish animals as defined by the laws the operate under. I checked :)

I have several different tangs that were introduced months apart.

I use two methods.

1) Put mirrors up around the outside of the tank. The resident fish will attack it's own image and ignore the new addition.

2) Use an introduction tank. http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...6&postcount=21

:lol:

with the 270g to be online in a couple months here if they both go in at the same time do you guys think i could get away with it

Yes, you might be able to get away with it.

The main problem is that both PB and Regals are notorious ick-magnets. Having multiple ick magnets in the same tank can mean a constant battle against ick in your display tank.

cleaner wrasse and shrimps keep the powder spotless and the regal is in with one cleaner shrimp never have seen a spot on him, very mild mannered to for being in a little tank

You can decrease stress in the tank by using the same rock and water as the old tank. Otherwise if you are introducing two new fish susceptible to stress related illnesses such as ich, it's not going to fair well for any of the tank mates.

I have a regal and PB. Regal was in the tank first, about 6". The PB was introduced about a year ago (I think) when he was about 3 or 4". The PB was a bit timid at first but is fine. I've never had an aggressive PB though, could be that the regal was always in the tank first (had him 8 years).

regal and powder are in separate tanks currently and they cant even see one anther so different water will be for both. the rock from the 175g will be carried over the to 270g