Flame Angel Nipping

[kleach]

So my flame angel was the third fish I bought 2 moths ago (after 2 clowns) and has been really great. Over the past few days I've noticed him head over to the smaller favia I have (which was bought from Quagmire) and nip it every once in a while. I've also started to notice in the middle of a polyp that its starting to turn white-ish.

Initially I thought he might be grabbing a pod that happened to be on the coral, but now I'm thinking that's not the case. Seeing that the nipping only started after I moved the coral, I put it back in the spot it was in before the nipping started hoping that he will leave it alone.

Anyone have some suggestions? He is such a pretty, healthy and awesome fish that I'd prefer not to have to get rid of him. Also, if I do have to get rid of him, who should I try giving him to? I'm assuming most people in a REEF club would not really like a coral eating fish. Again, that would really be a last resort if I could help it.

Thanks
-Kevin

 

[glennemo]

If you can try moving rhe aquascape around. This may only be a temporery fix though. I've never had a nipping flame, but they are on the caution list.I was going to pick one up next month anyway. If you can't get him to stop, I'd buy him from you.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Flames are hit & miss, even if they are model citizens they can change overnight.