Yellow and Blue Assessor

[hamiltonguy]

Is it possible to keep one of each in a 75g tank?

 

[Jeremy Blaze]

Not likely.

 

[doggydoc]

I have both of them in a 60 gallon cube.
They are MODEL citizens.
Awesome fish IMO

 

[OodleyBoodely]

Both should be very peaceful fish and can even be kept in groups if all are added together, and, preferably one larger (male) to 3 or 4 smaller females. If you have plenty of caves/overhangs for both fish to have seperate territories, one of each species should be fine in a 75g.

 

[Bret61081]

They will be fine

 

[hamiltonguy]

Awesome, thanks guys. I saw a pretty good deal on them, blue and yellow for $60 each so I guess I'll get them to reserve them while my tank is still in the works.

 

[Wolverine]

They will probably be OK, but I have seen a few times where the yellow harasses the blue to the point that it hides all the time, and might as well not even be in the tank (yellows tend to be a little more aggressive than blues).

 

[hamiltonguy]

They will probably be OK, but I have seen a few times where the yellow harasses the blue to the point that it hides all the time, and might as well not even be in the tank (yellows tend to be a little more aggressive than blues).

In that case, would it be better to introduce the blue one first?

 

[Wolverine]

I've never been convinced that makes a huge difference long term in fish interactions. It works short term, but eventually the fish settle into their natural levels in the chain. Like I said, most people are OK with both in a tank; just wanted you to be aware of potential issues.

 

[hamiltonguy]

I've never been convinced that makes a huge difference long term in fish interactions. It works short term, but eventually the fish settle into their natural levels in the chain. Like I said, most people are OK with both in a tank; just wanted you to be aware of potential issues.

Ah I see. I just always read everywhere that it's best to introduce aggressive fish last.

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

 

[hyperge]

Also interested, but I may prefer a small harem of yellow or blue only.

On a sidenote: how do the colors of blue and yellow assessor look like under actinics?

 

[Moser]

I've never been convinced that makes a huge difference long term in fish interactions. It works short term, but eventually the fish settle into their natural levels in the chain. Like I said, most people are OK with both in a tank; just wanted you to be aware of potential issues.

Hey Wolverine,

Is that your optic nerve??

Mo

 

[snorvich]

Hey Wolverine,

Is that your optic nerve??

Mo

Actually it is mine or what is left of it.

 

[Moser]

Really?.
What's wrong with it? and why does Wolverine have it in his Avatar?

Mo

 

[snorvich]

Really?.
What's wrong with it? and why does Wolverine have it in his Avatar?

Mo

That is what he does for a living.

 

[Green_Reefer]

He steals your eyes for a living????

 

[Wolverine]

Hey Wolverine,

Is that your optic nerve??

Yes; well, more accurately, it's just a picture of it.

 

[Wolverine]

Next time I change avatars, this portion of the conversation is not going to make any sense.

 

[hamiltonguy]

Hahah wow I didn't even realize this thread kept going.

Nice optic nerve Steve, is it reef safe?

 

[hamiltonguy]

Also interested, but I may prefer a small harem of yellow or blue only.

On a sidenote: how do the colors of blue and yellow assessor look like under actinics?

I'm sure but maybe I can show you when my tank is done cycling :beer: