fish question

[bigmike7544]

as of right now i have a blue hippo tang and a purple tang. will they get along with an achilles tang?

 

[Shooter7]

Hard to say. On the one hand at least you have different tang body types with the zebrasoma, paracanthurus, and achilles acanthurus in the mix. On the other hand, that purple may just decide it doesn't like the new dark tang in there with it. My scopas has always been real laid back, but when I first put a new swallowtail angel in the tank, he got all bent out of shape for a couple of days. Then also I've always heard that achilles can be hard to keep anyway, so good luck to you in that respect.

 

[NitroxBreather]

I agree with shoot7. The body types should help out. It also helps out if the new fish is a juvenile and must smaller.

Good luck

 

[saltyunderground]

Always best to add the purple tang last. Achilles tangs are one of the hardest tangs to acclimate to a home aquarium. Many die. It is highly recommend you choose wisely at the store, quarantine for 4-6 weeks and add to your tank with caution.