Take a chance with a Powder Blue

[hkgar]

I would love to add one to my 180 gallon tank. Currently have a Atlantic Blue (6"), Purple (3") and Kole (2.5"). The only aggressive one is the Atlantic but he only bothers my Two Barred Rabbitfish.

What cha think?

 

[Dmorty217]

If you get a small powder blue I don't see a issue. The Atlantic might try and bully the larger the powder gets though

 

[hkgar]

Hmmm, I would think the bigger the better?

 

[Dmorty217]

Hmmm, I would think the bigger the better?

Being that the Atlantic is the established one the closer the powder blue is in size with the Atlantic the more issue with aggression you will have. You will also have a hard time finding a powder blue over 6". If the PBT is small then it will go mostly unnoticed by the Atlantic. Also the smaller the PBT, the easier it will be for the tang to take refuge in the rock work if its being harassed.

 

[McPuff]

If you do add one, make sure to separate your tank about 2/3 to 1/3 so the PB can acclimate without getting its butt kicked. I have done this with egg crate and it worked very well.

 

[hkgar]

If you do add one, make sure to separate your tank about 2/3 to 1/3 so the PB can acclimate without getting its butt kicked. I have done this with egg crate and it worked very well.

Easier said than down. Where would you suggest it go?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/BtVXtb3gc5R3X9Pg1

 

[McPuff]

Easier said than down. Where would you suggest it go?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/BtVXtb3gc5R3X9Pg1

Yeah, I wondered if you would have a natural break or not. Guess not! :0)

Perhaps a standard acclimation box will have to do.

 

[scooter31707]

IMO, I would not do it all. Be content with what you got.

 

[hkgar]

There is just something about having a tank that makes you always wanting to add something.

I think I posted so that I could be talked out of it. :hmm6:

 

[Hal]

I had no trouble adding a small powder blue to a 250g tank that already had a vlamingi (12 inches), hippo (10 inches), yellow, kole, sailfin, and tomini. An isoloation/acclimation tank works wonders.

I think you'd be ok.

 

[scooter31707]

IMO, I think that Atlantic Blue will tear his a@@ up.

 

[hkgar]

Surprisingly the Atlantic Blue does not bother either of the other tangs. He only gets bossy towards the Two Barred Rabbitfish.