Floating New Fish in Breeder Box

[Beth777]

I read so many things about them killing and terrorizing other fish. Add to that the fact that mine killed their other 2 brichardi tank mates within the first 3 days of owning them and I'm just too chicken to add anything to the tank. Some times I wish that I could add something else but I can't imagine it not being killed.

How long have you had yours with other fish?

I have two in my tank with some peacocks and other tang's the kinda of keep to there selves but if a fish gets to close to them they will let them know. They don't mess with any of the other fish.

[Beth777]

I just looked up Tetracanthus on youtube. Gorgeous! I really really like tangs!

I have 6 adults Brichardi including 2 breeding pair in a Tang community tank. I also have a pair of Tetracanthus in there, and the Tetra help keep them in check.

[ptran]

I just looked up Tetracanthus on youtube. Gorgeous! I really really like tangs!

Yes ma'am. They need a minimum 40 gallon for breeding. My next project!:emt_thumbs:

[Beth777]

I pretty much acclimate the way that you do except for putting them in the breeder box after I've added my water to theirs over an hours time. I will float the new ones over night if the established ones are acting like they might be too aggressive, which is usually "Jerk Face," my socolofi. LOL Now and then I slow drip. I also like to feed as I'm adding new fish to distract every one.

My tank still doesn't look real full but 8 of my guys are between 1-2". That's acei and labs. My 6 peacocks are between 2-3"

as for adding new fish, i usually float the bag for about an hour. i slowly add tank water in intervals into the bag just incase the pH is different, and helps the newcomer adjust. the temp balances in that time too.

usually the fish will swim up to the bag and try to peck a bit and investigate, but seems to get them used to the new guy before release. then i just monitor. feeding shortly after release is also a good distraction so the new fish can get their bearings

with africans, having a larger group helps. new fish can just get lost in the crowd and nobody seems to care or notice

[Beth777]

Yip, that's basically what I've read about these guys. Little ax murderers that won't back down to anyone no matter the size. LOL

I have 2 proven pairs that keep making babies in the Moba tank, but no fry ever survive. I had to move them out because they become aggressive during breeding. They would not stand down to a 8" Moba and actually attack them.

[Beth777]

What's the wife gonna say about that? LOL

Yip, that's basically what I've read about these guys. Little ax murderers that won't back down to anyone no matter the size. LOL

[Beth777]

My dogs drive my husband nuts, so I'm thinking of telling him that if I could have a bigger tank I wouldn't need any more dogs.

[ptran]

Yip, that's basically what I've read about these guys. Little ax murderers that won't back down to anyone no matter the size. LOL

Once they pair up, you have to remove all the other males or the dominant male will kill them. He would tolerate the extra females though.

[ptran]

My dogs drive my husband nuts, so I'm thinking of telling him that if I could have a bigger tank I wouldn't need any more dogs.

I think that is a sweet deal. Everybody wins.

[Beth777]

You know what I'm falling in love with? The tropheus family. I absolutely love their faces. Need more tanks. LOL

Yes ma'am. They need a minimum 40 gallon for breeding. My next project!:emt_thumbs:

[Beth777]

females of any species or just their own?

Once they pair up, you have to remove all the other males or the dominant male will kill them. He would tolerate the extra females though.

[ptran]

You know what I'm falling in love with? The tropheus family. I absolutely love their faces. Need more tanks. LOL

I know. Troph is one of the most popular Tangs that many people on here are keeping. You should try them out.

[ptran]

females of any species or just their own?

Female Brichardi.

[Beth777]

That's what I figured but thought I'd make sure.

Female Brichardi.

[Beth777]

The only extra tanks that I have are 10gal. Well I do have a 45gal sitting in the kitchen but it has to be resealed and it's skinny and tall. A friend pulled it out of the garbage at some apartments. Looks like it came off of a show room floor, but it needs every thing including resealed.

Phat at Fish & Pets Unlimited resealed my 30gal and I swear that thing will explode before it ever leaks again.

I know. Troph is one of the most popular Tangs that many people on here are keeping. You should try them out.