Derasa being nipped by sailfin

[Bob Betzel]

I've had a derasa for about 8 years that is now almost 8 inches. I upgraded my tank from 100 to 185 gallons and about 6 months ago introduced a sailfin tang. The tang has recently begun nipping the clam causing it to stay shut for quite a while during the day. Any suggestions other than trying to catch the fish will be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[quicksilverq]

theres not much you can do than remove the trouble maker. (salfin tang) from the tank.

 

[johnnybravo234]

Sorry but either the tang or the clam has to go.

 

[a4twenty]

Re: Derasa being nipped by sailfin

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12972315#post12972315 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bob Betzel
Any suggestions other than trying to catch the fish will be appreciated. Thanks!

as the others have said, its one or the other so other than catching the fish, remove the clam. it won't stop until the clam is dead so you have to make a choice.

 

[asmodeus]

I had the same problem with my derasa's and amx my foxface would nip at them all the time had to get rid of the fox face it was a great fish. would eat out of my hands and let me pet him. once the fish was caught and taken out. the clams died on it i waited to long.. it was a hard decision to make too

 

[quicksilverq]

thats not good to hear. sorry for your loss.

 

[harry2463]

i had the same problem with my flame angel.had to tear down tank to catch him.live & learn

 

[urchinkiller15]

My lawnmower blenny has been picking on my clam so I built an eggcrate cage around the clam. Now he seems to be happier.

 

[Mark426]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13057182#post13057182 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by urchinkiller15
My lawnmower blenny has been picking on my clam so I built an eggcrate cage around the clam. Now he seems to be happier.

You must really like that blenny!