How do I calm down a kole tang?

[Valentini89]

I have a kole tang that thinks it's the tank's top dog.. or- fish in this case. Anyway, I added it and a slightly smaller yellow tang at the same time and had no problems, but then added a larger naso and the kole went at the naso. After about a week they made their peace so I added a sailfin tang, which is larger than it. It bullied it a bit. It has messed with pretty much every other fish in the tank. There are plenty of places in the rock to go, I have fed seaweed so it's not a diet thing. It gets plenty to eat, someone please help with this bully tang.

 

[billdogg]

The action will likely continue. With only 4' of length, I would think your tangs are feeling more than a little crowded.

 

[Joe0813]

if the tangs are in a tall 150 you will have nothing but issues. not to mention a naso gets HUGE

 

[oldhead]

And to think I was afraid to add a bristle tooth in with my yellow tang. I don't think you will be calming them down. Too many tangs in too small of a tank. You need about 450 more gallons.

 

[nereefpat]

How do I calm down a kole tang?

Upgrade to an 8' 240.

The Naso and sailfin need it eventually anyway.

 

[manilaboy1vic]

if you can catch him put'em in the sump for a few days.. i had one in 70g and i wasnt able to add a LMB cuz of him.. i ended up getting rid of him completely tho..

 

[thomashtom]

I have a kole tang that thinks it's the tank's top dog.. or- fish in this case. Anyway, I added it and a slightly smaller yellow tang at the same time and had no problems, but then added a larger naso and the kole went at the naso. After about a week they made their peace so I added a sailfin tang, which is larger than it. It bullied it a bit. It has messed with pretty much every other fish in the tank. There are plenty of places in the rock to go, I have fed seaweed so it's not a diet thing. It gets plenty to eat, someone please help with this bully tang.

Valium LOL