I think that they go hand in hand. The similar body shape, and similar
colors represent a group of fish that similar feeding habits and territory
requirements, and thus are in direct competition. That means war in the fish
world. So, I think both of you are right.
IMO
Shane C.
-----Original Message-----
From: Culross, Andrew [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 10:37 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: To mix a tang....
I have always been led to believe that simliar body shapes and
colors can
upset tangs. Is this not true ? I've actually seen it first hand. In
my 120
I had a purple tang and when I introduces a majestic angel the tang
was not
too happy with the (I thought) purple on the majestic.
Come to think of it, the purple was not happy when I introduced
anything
however !!
-----Original Message-----
From: Goncalo Proenca [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 12:38 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: To mix a tang....
Indeed... Zebrsoma tangs ( scopas, yellow's, desjardins, xanthurum,
etc
etc etc ) have all of them similar body shapes and probably they'll
fight off. They don't fight because they have similar body shapes,
rather they have similar feeding habits, ie, they compete for the
same
food type, therefore the agression.
It's possible though to introduce them, but take the scopas out in
the
sump for a couple of days, re-arrange the rockwork a bit ( for
breaking
the established territories of the scopas ) , then bring the yellow
home
and at night, when the lights are off , introduce the tangs at the
same
time in the main tank.
I currently keep a Zebrasoma Xanthurum ( purple tang ) , Zebrasoma
Desjardin ( sailfin tang ) , Acanthrus Sohal ( red sea tang ) and a
Naso
Literatus ( double tail tang ) in a 180g tank with no major
problems. Of
course, some now and then, some tang chases another, but nothing
special, they usually get along in a nice schoal, except for the
Sohal,
who's in charge and roams freely in the tank.
Hope it helps,
Goncalo Proenca
www.reefportal.com
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Culross, Andrew
Sent: quarta-feira, 27 de Junho de 2001 16:43
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: To mix a tang....
They have different (somewhat) body shaps and are a different color.
However in my experience both yellow's and purple's can be down
right
mean to other tangs. It will probably depend on the individual.
-----Original Message-----
From: Shane Clays [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 11:21 AM
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Subject: To mix a tang....
All,
Currently, I have a scopas tang in my reef. He is fine and does his
own
thing. He has had other tangs added off and on, and he seems to
tolerate
them, and actually begins hanging out with them over a short period
of
time. Right now, he is the only tang in the tank. As some of you may
remember, I have been battling caluerpa in my tank for over a year
now,
and the battle still continues. It was recommended by the list, and
by a
reputable LFS that I try a yellow tang. My question is, will a
yellow
tang and scopas tang get along or is the similar body shape just a
invite for death??
TIA,
Shane C
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