Housing two emperors together

[LargeAngels]

Yes, certain individual fish can have certain traits that may just not be good for the harmony of the tank.

 

[locito277]

Would you recommend adding them first prior to the larger more aggressive feeders?


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[pinnatus]

That was how I did it. The Idol was the second fish in my new 240. The first was a blue devil that I already had from my previous tank. I think it helped that he was able to settle in with essentially no competition and no aggression from other fish.

 

[LargeAngels]

That is the preferred method. But either way I always keep an extra tank or two running for new fish to check/ treat for disease and most important to allow the fish to destress, start eating and put weight back on (in most cases.)

The use of an acclimation container is also a good idea.

Or in the extreme case I had to remove my powder blue months back as he was terrorizing a pair of GSM, a wrasse and butterfly I added. Kept him out for 6 weeks by himself and when I put him back everything was fine.

 

[locito277]

Perhaps I'll the idol and Butterfly after the Chromis


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[airplanes1016]

Seriously, what kind of lfs wouldn't return it? I mean I get not for a full refund, but not even 200 in credit on a 360$ fish.

Not qting makes my tank nervous.

Good luck!