Dead Flame Angelfish

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  1. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Sorry for the loss, these things happen from time to time. Luna
     
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  2. adam

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    Dead Flame Angel

    I think I will remove the mean Clown so give me so good Ideas for a 4th and 5th fish. I'll probably add a cool wrasse. Give me ideas then for a 5th fish. I have the mandarin and a Bicolor Blenny.
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    Adam
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Try introducing the next fish when the lights are off(when everyone is sleeping). Luna
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I dont think its the clown, they are not known to be aggressive. Luna
     
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  5. adam

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    Dead Angel

    Usually they are not aggressive but this Clown I have seen chase at the Blenny and my former Wrasse. He might not have stressed the fish to death but Im not sure its worth it to take a risk. He acts like he owns the whole tank. I alwasy turn off the ligths for the entire day when I add a new fish and feed the other fish before. I once had a Yellow Watchman Goby that I added and then never saw the fish again.
     
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  6. adam

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    Dead Angel

    Luna, I love the Black Cap Basslet but I dont think with the Blenny its the best
     
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  7. lunatik_69

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    I have a BlkCap Basslet and s/he doesnt bother anyone. At first, when s/he was new, it would open its mouth REAL big to intimadate(sp) the other fish. He gets along with my Midas Blenny. Luna
     
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  8. 10acrewoods

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    I have a clown that is meaner then crap. I usualy have to go in the tank with a pistol and a combat knife:uzi:. But I would give the clown another chance sounds like you can't prove if he really picked the angel to death or not. But good luck any way you do it.
     
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  9. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I doubt it was your clown adam. A healthy flame angel is no slouch when it comes to territory. I think it had to do with poor selection and possibly bad acclimation. If I remember correctly you started a thread asking if the angel was compatible while you had the bag in your tank. I also remember of another thread that you mentioned adding a new fish shortly after the angel, while you were writing other threads saying you can't get it to eat. If I were you, I'd stop adding anything for a good couple/few weeks and properly plan your next addition. In the meantime study up on compatibility, hardiness, behavioral issues, acclimation success and so on regarding a potential new purchase. I think I sense "impulse buying" companied with "Uh, Oh!" once you get home. Both can be a real thorn when it comes to the hobby. Trust me, I've been there;).
     
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  10. PharmrJohn

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    Again, I am with mission. Dwarf angels are known to succumb to what I refer to the new tank syndrome. They just don't take well sometimes. And DAs are put into the mix last for a reason, they are one of the more terratorial fish out there. They have nooooooo problem defending their space. My CB is all over the tank. She shares well, but nothing and I mean nothing deters her from her quest for total domination.
     
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