Lance's 225 gal tank

GreenSpottedPuffer · #1 03-05-2009, 04:15 AM

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My nice mellow Foxface is a Dr. Jekyll/Mr Hyde. He lived in my 90 gal for over a year and was a model citizen (except for the occasional nip at the corals and feather dusters). Now he's in the 225 gal and turned into a real SOB. He won't let the Tuskfish and Chocolate Tang out of their cave. When I feed the Tusker with a feeding stick he attacks him and steals his food. At feeding time he spends more time chasing other fish than he does eating.
Anybody else have a similar problem with this fish? If I banish him to the QT for awhile will he settle down? Suggestions?

You know, I am finding that Tusks are quite easy to push around despite the appearance. Mine gets chased by a few of my tangs (especially the Hippo) but never chases back. He did kill a damsel and does seem to chase the little guys around but not anyone around the same size as him.

When it comes to feeding though, different story. He then becomes king of the tank. Takes food from any other fish he feels like, even the Hippo tang. He is a greediest fish I have ever owned...and I have owned a lot of greedy puffers!

Lance · #2 03-05-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

You know, I am finding that Tusks are quite easy to push around despite the appearance. Mine gets chased by a few of my tangs (especially the Hippo) but never chases back. He did kill a damsel and does seem to chase the little guys around but not anyone around the same size as him.

When it comes to feeding though, different story. He then becomes king of the tank. Takes food from any other fish he feels like, even the Hippo tang. He is a greediest fish I have ever owned...and I have owned a lot of greedy puffers!

I'm finding the same thing: quite timid. Some of the websites say they are semi-aggressive and a few say quite peaceful. Mine is peaceful to the point of being pushed off his food even. The first few days I had him he was in control of the tank and the food. Huh? How's yours doing today by the way?

GreenSpottedPuffer · #3 03-05-2009, 05:23 AM

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I'm finding the same thing: quite timid. Some of the websites say they are semi-aggressive and a few say quite peaceful. Mine is peaceful to the point of being pushed off his food even. The first few days I had him he was in control of the tank and the food. Huh? How's yours doing today by the way?

He acts fine and seems happy enough but still has the raised scales. He also seems to have lost some color the past little while although I think it may have to do with the bluer light. But I would also say that the change in diet (from whatever he was eating in Australia to now) is also part of the reason. I do soak all food in lots of vitamins and usually get fish to actually color up but with this guy, he came in so ridiculously bright, that I have a feeling it will be hard to keep him there. I notice much of the red on the tip of his tail has faded. May also be connected to whatever is wrong with his side (scales).

All in all, I guess he is ok but I am still very worried about him. He really has become my favorite fish.

Lance · #4 03-05-2009, 11:04 PM

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All in all, I guess he is ok but I am still very worried about him. He really has become my favorite fish.

I hear what you're saying! In a short time mine has also become my favourite, and until he gets his nerve back and comes out of hiding more often I won't rest easily. I caught the troublesome Foxface and removed him from the tank, so hopefully everybody settles down.

Lance · #5 03-06-2009, 11:46 PM

So, the Foxface has been removed and banished to QT for awhile. And everybody is happy. The Tuskfish and Chocolate Tang are now swimming freely about the tank and everyone is eating normally. I find it strange that the Foxface was such a good fish when he was in the 90 gal and such a little bastard in the 225 gal. Weird!

Mrfish55 · #6 03-07-2009, 02:17 AM

How is the ich issue? fish are looking good.

Lance · #7 03-07-2009, 02:51 AM

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How is the ich issue? fish are looking good.

The two new tangs to the tank have it pretty good right now, but that's to be expected.

fishytime · #8 03-07-2009, 03:18 AM

I have noticed thru my own observations and in talking to others who come in to the shop, that one fish or one move, can completely change the whole complexion of a tank. We had an emperor angel in our display tank at the shop for several months. He never munched on anything other than zoas. A regular customer of ours and member here, had been asking Kevin about the fish for quite some time. About 3 wks ago and after some doing, we managed to catch the fish out of the display and home it went. The angel then proceeded to eat several corals (we of course took the fish back).Somewhere between our display and buddies tank the angel decided to snap. I also have an angel story...I recently removed a bi-color angel (because he also snapped and started eating corals) and after that my flame angel turned into an a$$. When the flame had the bi-color to chase around he left every thing else alone. Now he has taken to asserting himself every chance he can. I wonder sometimes what goes on in those little brains.

Lance · #9 03-07-2009, 03:46 AM

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I have noticed thru my own observations and in talking to others who come in to the shop, that one fish or one move, can completely change the whole complexion of a tank. We had an emperor angel in our display tank at the shop for several months. He never munched on anything other than zoas. A regular customer of ours and member here, had been asking Kevin about the fish for quite some time. About 3 wks ago and after some doing, we managed to catch the fish out of the display and home it went. The angel then proceeded to eat several corals (we of course took the fish back).Somewhere between our display and buddies tank the angel decided to snap. I also have an angel story...I recently removed a bi-color angel (because he also snapped and started eating corals) and after that my flame angel turned into an a$$. When the flame had the bi-color to chase around he left every thing else alone. Now he has taken to asserting himself every chance he can. I wonder sometimes what goes on in those little brains.

When the Emperor came back did he go back to his old ways in the DT or did he continue to eat corals? It is strange how some fish can change so quickly like that.