Compatibility Issue flame angel and yellow tang

[Dan of New Jersey]

I have just bought a small yellow tang. My flame angel has taken a dislike
to it and chases, nips at. Surprising, my Hippo Tang (Largest fish in tank)
has been swimming with and "protecting it" from the flame angel. I was told
they flame and yellow were compatible...obviously there is a problem. What
are the chances of this working out, or should I just return it. Thanks for
help.

Dan

[John D. Maag]

I have had some experience with Zebrasoma's and aggression. I too have the
combo you mention but I have no issues.

I am guessing the size of the flame angel and the Yellow are similar. If so
I am also guessing the yellow was the last one in the tank.

If you do not see thing settle down soon (like a day) it will only get
worse. Find a way to reintroduce the flame angel to the tank. One way to do
this is move it to a quarantine tank for 2-3 days. When you put it back int
he main tank it will be less agressive.

If you do not have a quarantine then hopefully you can swap it with another
at your LFS. Either will work.

[Dan of New Jersey]

You are on the mark. Fortunately, they seem to be getting along better for
the moment. I'm hopeful it will work itself out, otherwise I will take your
advice....

Thanks,

Dan

"John D. Maag" > wrote in message
...
> I have had some experience with Zebrasoma's and aggression. I too have the
> combo you mention but I have no issues.
>
> I am guessing the size of the flame angel and the Yellow are similar. If
so
> I am also guessing the yellow was the last one in the tank.
>
> If you do not see thing settle down soon (like a day) it will only get
> worse. Find a way to reintroduce the flame angel to the tank. One way to
do
> this is move it to a quarantine tank for 2-3 days. When you put it back
int
> he main tank it will be less agressive.
>
> If you do not have a quarantine then hopefully you can swap it with
another
> at your LFS. Either will work.
>
>

[Ken]

Hey Dan, My Flame did the same thing when I introduced a Copper Banded
Butterfly to my 92 gal tank. It took a few tries and what I finally
had to do was rearrange my rock a little. I couldnt do much movement
of the rock, but I did just enough to open up a few new areas, once I
did that the Flame has pretty much left him alone.

Ken D


"Dan of New Jersey" > wrote in message . net>...
> You are on the mark. Fortunately, they seem to be getting along better for
> the moment. I'm hopeful it will work itself out, otherwise I will take your
> advice....
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan
>
> "John D. Maag" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have had some experience with Zebrasoma's and aggression. I too have the
> > combo you mention but I have no issues.
> >
> > I am guessing the size of the flame angel and the Yellow are similar. If
> so
> > I am also guessing the yellow was the last one in the tank.
> >
> > If you do not see thing settle down soon (like a day) it will only get
> > worse. Find a way to reintroduce the flame angel to the tank. One way to
> do
> > this is move it to a quarantine tank for 2-3 days. When you put it back
> int
> > he main tank it will be less agressive.
> >
> > If you do not have a quarantine then hopefully you can swap it with
> another
> > at your LFS. Either will work.
> >
> >