Flame Angel hiding in the rocks

[Dr Colliebreath]

It depends on how big the hippo tang is and how long it will be there. If the hippo tang is less than 4", you should be OK with a 20 gallon "long" or a 29 gallon tank for a month or so. Those tanks are 30" long.

If the tang is bigger, it probably won't be happy in less than a 40 or 55 gallon tank even for a few days.

That said, I would sell the hippo back to the store for a fish that is more appropriately sized to your 75 gallon tank. It will never be happy in that small of a tank. You probably will have aggression if you let the flame settle in and then put the hippo back in. Look for a kole or a tomini tang instead.

 

[mocika]

I remove hippo tang 3 weeks ago and still no changes. Also yellow wrasse is aut one week. Im very upset... flame angel is in the rocks all the time. 2 monts and still waithing...

 

[Newsmyrna80]

If he's still eating ok I would just wait it out. I've had a firefish hiding for 2 months after introducing a royal gramma. He's now just coming out.

 

[mocika]

I hope so...

 

[Betta132]

Are you sure it's still alive?
Adding a bit more rock (more hiding places) might make it a bit more confident.
Oh, and your 'nemos' are called clownfish.

 

[albano]

Oh, and your 'nemos' are called clownfish.

It appears, just the opposite...he calls his clownfish: nemos!:eek2:

 

[mocika]

Yes, flame angel is still alive and eating but its hard to see him often. I rearange rock a little and im waithing to see him aut.