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Old 08-15-2006, 03:35 PM
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I was told to put up mirrors against the outside of the tank to distract the aggressor for a while and it worked great for me. I got a yellow and a purple tang that really had it in for each other to become best friends in about two weeks. Might be worth a try.
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Old 08-15-2006, 03:50 PM
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It helps if you change the surroundings a bit as well ... if possible move some rocks around to distract the Sohal ... he is the most aggressive and lucky he is much larger so will have no problem establishing his dominance without having to kill the Chevron.

He is a very nice looking fish so maybe hang in there a bit longer to see if he can work things out ( especially if he is eating ). If not it would seem there are any number of good homes he can goto.
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Old 08-15-2006, 03:56 PM
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Hey guys, stop convinceing him to keep the fish... I want it.
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it probably also helps not having 4 tangs in a 120.
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Old 08-15-2006, 05:46 PM
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Quote:
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it probably also helps not having 4 tangs in a 120.
this is the obvious answer, but saying that straight off to a new member... best left to somebody from out-of-province.

in short, good call - a sohal in a 4ft/4tang tank is a recipe for crankiness

maybe keep the chevron, sell the sohal?
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Old 08-15-2006, 05:47 PM
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Default Good Point!

After last night, I'm seriously looking for someone to take him. I agree I like the Chevron alot -but I dont' want to keep him in a tank where he's taking a beating.

So far most of the nipping has been superficial fin damage. But Joe Reefer says he'll pick him up today. I've thrown the Sohal into the sump for a while so he can cool off.

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Old 08-15-2006, 07:22 PM
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IMHO, you should get rid of the Sohal and keep the Chevron.

Down the road you will have to either upgrade or get rid of the Sohal anyway.
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Old 08-15-2006, 11:00 PM
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Default Lots of action on this post!

Thanks for all the advice everyone. As an update Joe Reefer just came by and picked him up. In the meantime, I think I'll find a new home for the Sohal, I agree he really will need a bigger tank.
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