Introducing fish while there is an aggresive Tang

[Jason McK]

hi All,
I'm looking for tips and tricks to introduce new fish to my system. the problem is I have a 8-9 inch Sail fin Tang that has bullied the last 4 fish I've introduced to death.
Moving rock work is not an option so I need other suggestions that have worked for you in the past

Thanks
Jason

[Der_Iron_Chef]

You could try adding the new fish when the lights are out. I know this has worked for some people, but....I guess it's all hit-and-miss.

[digital-audiophile]

My Purple Tang is an *** and continues to bully every single fish In my tank. The way I have helped curb his aggression is feed him lots of garlic soaked spirulina after the new addition, and I move a couple pieces of rock to change the envioronment just a little.

[niloc16]

i have had some success with always having nori available in the tank. my PB tang is a bastard but iif i keep a constant supply of nori for the first week or 2 he is less aggressive. i have also had some success with putting a mirror up against the tank. then the sailfin will be more po'd with the image because it will be reflecting the same aggressive stance.

[ClubReef]

Read up on the mirror trick. It might occupy and distract your sailfin while your new fish settles in. Never tried it myself..but may work??

[Scavenger]

Originally Posted by ClubReef

Read up on the mirror trick. It might occupy and distract your sailfin while your new fish settles in. Never tried it myself..but may work??

That was going to be my suggestion too

[Jason McK]

Sweet suggestions everyone thanks.

I really want to get a few more fish but the Bas#$d is really descoraging

I'll give the mirror thin a try.

thanks again
J

[Salmon King]

The best way is take the bully out of the tank for a week keeping him in a small tank or tote.When you put him back he should be quite mellow.I do this in my 255 fish only.I t works every time.