kings of the tank

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  1. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i have a kole tang about 3 1/2 in long and a neon dottyback that think they are king of the tank. i have 2 types of damels 1 each, longnose hawkfish, clownfish, diamond goby, striped bleeny, and a coral beauty angel. the tang and dottyback wont let out wont let the goby out of its hiding place. should i get rid of these? i have had the goby for 2 weeks and tang/dottyback for a month now. i wanta see the goby more but like i said the tang which is the biggest fish i have and the dottyback feel like they r the kings of the tank. its a reef tank by the way. and input would be greatful. thank you.
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    That is the nature of the Dottyback. As is matures it will probably get worse. Beautiful but an aggressive personality.

    Good luck.
     
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  3. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    so i should get rid of the dottyback? what of other dottys? and the tang?
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Most Pseudochromis are aggressive, at least they have been for me. If you google Dottyback aggression it seems to hold true. I would take it back if you want a peaceful tank.

    The tang I can not address, I have never had a Kole tang.
     
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  5. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

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    what size is the tank?
     
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  6. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    55gal
     
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  7. R33f

    R33f Astrea Snail

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    Any tang is too big for a 55.
     
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  8. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    even if its small and planning on going into a much much bigger tank in a year?
     
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  9. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    ZZZ, you can't ask for help with Tangs on this forum....
     
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  10. 2in10

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    The tank is borderline for your tang. Remove the dottyback if you want to see you goby.
     
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