PBT in Shark Reef

[FishyMel]

Do you guys think a Powder Blue Tang would be okay in a Shark reef? The problem is there is only 4 rocks in the corner and on top I have some LPS corals such as open brains and then mushrooms. The rest of the tank is open for swimming space. Would it be stressed out with so few rocks or would it be fine as long as I kept it well fed on macroalgae and pellets ect. I am interested in a 4 incher and the next question is would a marbled cat shark about 14 inches eat it? It already has eaten chromises and a royal gramma but would it go for a 4 inch tang? Would a PBT pick on a shark?

 

[limitedslip]

I had no problems with my hippo blue and my bamboo, and i have very very minimal rock (maybe 30lbs ina 125). the tang did fine, but I think the issue would be how easy tangs can catch diseases, which can spread to the sharks.

If your shark has already eating smaller fish, I wouldnt risk it. Its too much of a liablity for both the fish and the shark.

 

[FishyMel]

Yes, the chromis was only a half inch and the roal gramma was an 1.5 but was dumb enought to sit next to the shark. I don't know though.

 

[paveking1]

I have a powder blue in my reef , they get ich very easy when they get stressed out. Just dont you to have a problem with the gorgeous shark. I wouldnt do it . Thats my opinion Though.

 

[Charger21_SD]

I wouldn't risk it unless you QT it for a while. But if your tank gets an outbreak then it's just a pain for you and a stress for your shark.

 

[krj-1168]

Yeah I personally wouldn't risk it.

 

[FishyMel]

What would you guys reccommend for adding movement? Should I just add chromises and let her feast at her desire?

 

[Absint Reefer]

for movement maybe some larger cardinals, squirrel fish or other larger more peacefull hardy fish like coris wrasse, blue jaw trigger or yellow tang