Adding another Genicanthus

[beachbreak]

I've got a bellus and am wanting to add a tiny female swallowtail I found. The bellus (3+") is much larger than the swallowtail (1.5") and both will be housed in a 180.

Safe or recipe for disaster? In the end I just don't want any carnage. My tank is mellow and I'd like to keep it that way if possible.

Thanks!

 

[Dmorty217]

Is the bellus male or female? What are the other tank residents. Is there plenty of rock work? How long has the bellus been in the tank? How long has the tank been setup? Need a little background info before someone can accurately answer your question for you

 

[jaa1456]

There will never be an accurate answer as every fish is different, but it would help to know the other tank residents. The two angels mentioned should be fine, but if you have any other angels or tangs they could be problems.

 

[beachbreak]

Residents -

Wrasses:
Linneatus
Labouti
mckoskers
Hortulanus
melanurus

Anthia:
(3) Bimaculatus
(4) bartletts (being evicted to make way for new fish)

Damsel:
yellow tail

Angel:
female bellus - been in the tank about 5-6 months

As it stands, all of my fish (except the bellus) are cigar shaped. I need to mix up the fish shapes hence my going with another angel. I'm open to suggestions for any fish that may work out that doesn't have that cigar shape. I was considering a declivis but I just don't want to drop $350 on a fish right now ($200-250 is doable for the right fish). The tank is about 95% SPS. I can get rid of the few LPS I have barring an ORA red goni. I've grown it out for the last few years and is quite large now and would hate to have to sell it.

edit: 100 lbs of rock in the display (6x2x2)

 

[jaa1456]

The fish list looks ok, I can see maybe the damsel being a problem with the swallowtail being so small. Have you considered any tangs at all? I'm not saying you need one lol, but it would be an alternative.

 

[beachbreak]

In regards to tangs - I've had examples from both Zebrasoma and Acanthurus in the past and they are to much trouble for my tastes. Aggression and disease issues always seem to pop up with them.

I do love a good yellow tang though.