Multiple Tangs in Reef Tank - Dealing with Aggressive Tangs

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carlos erice - 6 years ago

Are corals alive?

ReefDudes - 6 years ago

carlos erice they sure are! Every polyp is like it’s own little animal

J Nav - 7 years ago

Nice tank. They love to swim length wise so that long tank helps

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Thank you! they sure do!

RubberBand Clan - 7 years ago

your tank is amazing great job

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

RubberBand Clan thank so much! It’s my living work of art! (Always in the making!)

Omar Perez Perez - 7 years ago

Hey man what kind of trigger fish is the one in you tank it’s beautiful fish ..

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Omar Perez Perez thanks! It’s. Blue jaw/blue throat trigger. Awesome fish!

Sokrates Bantis - 7 years ago

Hey, How much gallon do you have in your tank?:D I wanna add a powder blue two i have 150 gallon i am not sure if i can add :d
can you help me?

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Sokrates Bantis you should be safe! In my opinion it’s more about the swing space with tangs rather than the water volume. Ideally 5.5-6’ long is ideal.

Francisco Gomez - 7 years ago

the tangs still together?

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Francisco Gomez sure are. Other than the odd mini tiff they are all doing great

Andreas Tiks - 7 years ago

:) :) perfect

Dan Mize - 7 years ago

Really nice tank !

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Dan Mize after the first day they have been pretty good. The yellow tang was very aggressive at first and distracting him with his own reflection seemed to give the powder blue home to settle in

Dan Mize - 7 years ago

Welcome. Stumbled upon it while trying to find videos about multipe tangs in a tank. Yours look to be doing good together. My current sailfin is very aggressive

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Dan Mize thank you!!

Shane L - 7 years ago

Great video! Super informative. Your tank is amazing man!

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Thank you so much Shane. I appreciate that!

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Billy Pipes - 7 years ago

Your still doing the wheel of death tonight right?!?!

marquise Washington - 7 years ago

Cute Brittany Spaniel.

Rico's Reeftank - 7 years ago

Another awesome update

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Thanks Rico!

Jordan Royce - 7 years ago

they should be fine you have lot of finding spot for all your tangs. One thing you could of done different is maybe added powder blue at night time.

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

aside form the first day they are doing great!

AcuaTV - 7 years ago

That mirror trick works great not only for tangs, but for other aggressive fish like Anthias and angelfish. Also, another tip so you don't use a net next time to take the fish from the bucket to the tank is to use a plastic strainer like the ones found at the dollar store. I like to use those to net fish out so I don't damage their fins and stress them out

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Good call on the strainer! ill pick my self up a fish strainer!!!!!

Reefers vnzla - 7 years ago

Execlente sistema

Brian's Fish Tanks - 7 years ago

I'm trying to decide if I want to take the risk of adding more tangs to my new 125 gal. I've got a chocolate and yellow now. Would like to add a Hippo or Powder blue. Looks like its working out for you so far. Keep ups posted.

dudesreef - 7 years ago

That mirror tip was great! I'll have to use that if i ever see aggression in my tangs :)

reef guy 92 - 7 years ago

Love the new addition dev differently a powder blue for me when I upgrade systems

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Awesome! so far so good! he/she is a beauty!

Lidia Rodriguez - 7 years ago

I admire your tank and water quality.I can't wait to start with my tank.. I want a 200 gallons white 750 xl Red Sea reefer .., hoping to keep lots of fishes ., I have 8 months doing research on how to set up the tank to handle the bio load .. I love soft corals but am in it for the fishes .. your videos and live chats are very informative... keep the information coming :)

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Thanks Lidia! When are you getting your new tank? That will be an exciting build and good you for doing lots of research first! Thanks for letting me know you are enjoying the channel! It’s encouraging to hear your feedback!

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Duraticate reef - 7 years ago

Grats on 3k subs. Looking awesome. Best of luck sure they all will do fine.

EDK ReefMeister - 7 years ago

dude, your tank is gorgeous!! That mirror trick is smart, i'll keep that in mind for the future.

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Thanks ED! It worked like a charm and now everyone is playing nice :)

Dave's Nano Tanks - 7 years ago

Great topic and video. Congratulations on the well deserved 3k

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

THanak so much Dave! I’m happy to report that everyone seems to be playing ncje now :)

CUBAN REEFER - 7 years ago

Awesome additions, powder blue one of my favorites

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Me two! I have wanted one for ages!!

Sharbuckles Reef - 7 years ago

Beautiful new fish! Tank is looking great.

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Thanks buds!!!

Reefer Dave - 7 years ago

Hope they continue to get along.
Congrats on 3k subscribers!

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Thanks Reefer Dave!!! I’m very happy with everything lately :)

B Man - 7 years ago

Over 3k subscribers good for you.good luck with the tangs

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Thanks B man!

Cesca's Reef - 7 years ago

Nice video. I have multiple Tangs in my Reef. Two Regal Tangs, Two Sailfin Tangs, Yellow Tang and Naso Tang :)

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Lots of tangs!! Well these guy seem to have gotten over t and are starting to play nice :)

Damien Simpson - 7 years ago

What trigger fish that you have in there

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

He's a Male Blue Throat Triggerfish, Great triggers and so far reef safe!

Frederik Skovgaard - 7 years ago

Hej reefdude! What is your brightness on those XR15? - great video btw!

Frederik Skovgaard - 7 years ago

ReefDudes I got same light. I would love a detailed video about how to dial them in, Specialy for smaller tanks. I really hope you make one soon! It Would be a great help!

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Thanks Frederik My XR15's max brightness is 45% That was going to be todays video but i got distracted with the new tang showing up on my door step!

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DC Reefer - 7 years ago

Powder Blue is my favorite fish but I was unsuccessful keeping

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Thanks DC! so close! I sure hope he works out :D

Koaleigh Aquaria - 7 years ago

I hope things remain peaceful between the tangs, they all look good together. That was a real interesting trick with the mirror, I have never seen that done before

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

This is my first attempt, and it worked extremely well!

Daily Reefing - 7 years ago

Love the powder blue! Hopefully everyone will be model citizens for you

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Me too! Thanks Jeff! Fingers crossed!

Coralust Reef Solutions - 7 years ago

Great video, I love tangs and I have a lot of them in my display. It's great watching them swim together.

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Me too!!!! Hopefully it all works out.. so far so good!

FC'S Reefing - 7 years ago

Tank looks great man. Nice additions.

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Thanks FC's! Fingers crossed they all becomes friends :)

tomer levi - 7 years ago

This thing with mirror Cool

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

I'm amazed how well it worked.. It distracted the yellow tang for the first day.. gave the powder blue time to settle in.

Nado - 7 years ago

Miss my powder blue, he will become the tank boss no doubt. Early congrats on your 3k!!

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

I keep hearing that! i'm sure onces hes settled he will run the tank! Thanks Nado!

Seamel67 T - 7 years ago

Has your Trigger fish attempted to eat or eaten any of your inverts?

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

No issue at all. Blue Throats are once of the more reef safe triggers. Hes been great!

Addy Reef - 7 years ago

Looking good, I've got 5 tangs in my tank (Reefer 450) with no problems

Addy Reef - 7 years ago

Vasile Sandu don't believe everything you read, but research is good

Vasile Sandu - 7 years ago

I read about 160 gallons just for a tang

Addy Reef - 7 years ago

Vasile Sandu litres

Vasile Sandu - 7 years ago

450liters or 450gallons?

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Too bad about your powder blue, I'm a bit surprised hearing there is multiple yellows after seeing how mine can be a punk but it looks beautiful to have a few yellows in one tanK! Nice collection!

Addy Reef - 7 years ago

ReefDudes 1x Acanthurus bahianus, 1x lipstick, 1x Ctenochaetus binotatus and 2x yellow. I used to have a powder blue, but he was getting stressed all the time. ( white spot).

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Nice, what types do you have in there?

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

Today is day 3.. hopefully he is over it! Good to know its pretty short in your tank!

Addy Reef - 7 years ago

ReefDudes my large yellow tang is the one that makes all the fuss. Only for around three days, then he gets over it.

ReefDudes - 7 years ago

That gives me lots of hope! i hope it was the first day new kid on the block thing. Day to was much better.. well see how today goes once the lights are on.

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