Purple tang nibbling on my acans HELP

[Bofa]

I noticed my purple tang nibbling on my acans....I am not sure why....but the last few months I have noticed my acans don't open all the way up...I think this is the reason why....

Do I need to get it out of my tank??? If so How without taking out rock???

Thanks !!!

 

[LukFox]

How much and how often do you feed? Do you feed nori? It could be going after your corals because it isn't getting enough food otherwise.

 

[tom obrecht]

How much and how often do you feed? Do you feed nori? It could be going after your corals because it isn't getting enough food otherwise.

I agree.

 

[flyyyguy]

Its either underfed or just a nibbler at heart. Underfeeding them can lead them to become nibblers and once it starts, if they happen to like it its just how it is.

All you can do is try to feed it more and hope it stops

 

[jaa1456]

I had a Hippo tang that did the same thing, just ate my acans. He was always well fed and the other tangs never bothered the acans. Once I moved the fish to a larger tank it all stopped. And yes there are acans in the larger tank as well. I have heard of several hippos doing this and an orange shoulder but this is the first I have heard of a purple.

 

[Bofa]

I feed him/her pellets 2 times a day....How much should I be feeding? I will put some seaweed clips in....Will he always nibble on the acans now?

 

[DxSOR25]

normally a well fed fish will stay away from nipping and other problems.. seaweed and some vitamins may help the cause

 

[Drewbaby]

It always seems like they go for the acans before any other corals. That might be why I haven't tried my hand at acans. I love them, but always afraid I'll lose theM

 

[Bofa]

anyone know a good way to catch it without taking all the rock out?

 

[mcdonaldjosh7]

Yes, a couple actually

First one: Turn off all the light to your tank, and for the room it is in. Wait 30-60 mins. Then, turn all lights on suddenly and go catch the fish. The fish should become somewhat disorientated, and catching him should be fairly easy.

Second one: Buy a fish trap. Problem is, you are likely to catch everything else in the tank before him (murphys law in a way).

I have a few more if you are interested, though most people would be scared to use them.

 

[Bofa]

Mc Donald....Yes please tell me your other ideas....I would love to hear them