Got a Juvi Emperor Angelfish and Yellow Tang doesnt approved... HELP

elvishpants

elvishpants

Member
Hey Guys,
I am kinda new to this....
i have had a tank now for 1 1/2 years it was 33 gallons..
i have upgraded to a 75 gallon tank
i had
2 clown fish
1 yellow tang
1 snowflake eel
i introduced a coral beauty and the tang was fine
BUT....
tonight i got a juvi Emperor Angelfish and we was fine in the bag.. then i put him in the tank and the yellow tang went right for him...
he is hitting him with his tail and the emperor is just hiding against and rock and taking it... i think he is in the yellow tangs spot
what do i do ...
first time a had a problem
 
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adam57

Guest
First off I hope you acclimated him but I am sure that you did. The only thing that you can really do now is to turn the lights off in the tank and keep it dark for a while. The only other option I see is to try to catch either of the fish, preferble the tang and maybe partition him off from the rest of the tank. Shut the light off for tonight and check with you local fish store to see if they have a fish trap that you can borrow. Just feed through the trap and see if you can catch either of th fish. The yellow tang may be tought to catch, my dad wanted to catch his yellow tangs because he was getting two golden butterflys but the tang would n ot go in it. Everything else did but not the yellows, figures.
 
elvishpants

elvishpants

Member
I acclimated him...
which is funny bc the yellow tang didnt seem to mind until i took him out
Quote:
Originally Posted by adam57 http:///forum/thread/383989/got-a-juvi-emperor-angelfish-and-yellow-tang-doesnt-approved-help#post_3362016
First off I hope you acclimated him but I am sure that you did. The only thing that you can really do now is to turn the lights off in the tank and keep it dark for a while. The only other option I see is to try to catch either of the fish, preferble the tang and maybe partition him off from the rest of the tank. Shut the light off for tonight and check with you local fish store to see if they have a fish trap that you can borrow. Just feed through the trap and see if you can catch either of th fish. The yellow tang may be tought to catch, my dad wanted to catch his yellow tangs because he was getting two golden butterflys but the tang would n ot go in it. Everything else did but not the yellows, figures.
 
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rcreations

Guest
Also, an Emperor Angel is going to outgrow a 75gal tank. Just thought I'd mention that.
 
srfisher17

srfisher17

Active Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by RCreations http:///forum/thread/383989/got-a-juvi-emperor-angelfish-and-yellow-tang-doesnt-approved-help#post_3362141
Also, an Emperor Angel is going to outgrow a 75gal tank. Just thought I'd mention that.
That's for sure. One online dealer suggests 220 gal minimum.. I don't think a YT belongs in a 75 either. I just don't see any way this will work long-term. A 4' tank really increases the chances of the YT becoming aggressive & territorial. It just isn't enough swimming room; IMO & IME.
To the OP: You'll save fish, your sanity, and $$ by researching fish before you buy them.
 
elvishpants

elvishpants

Member
ya i am in the process of having a 250 gallon tank built at a tank/glass shop...
it have it ready for when they get bigger
just have one more question
the emperor has these milk spots in the clear side fins
any ideas what this is
 
elvishpants

elvishpants

Member
i feed my fish today
he came right up the the food and wouldnt take any...
hes only been in the tank for a full day now
is it usually for them not to eat right away
i feed the fish brim shrimp
is there something they like better
 
hawkfish203

hawkfish203

Member
Put garlic on the food. White in a emperor is stress! And angels need sponge in there diet so don't feed him brine all the time. Most important is to get him to eat right now period. Try some algae sheets too.
 
srfisher17

srfisher17

Active Member
I don't think any fish will eat anything until its ready. Almost any fish will eat brine shrimp, although (IMO) it isn't much of a food for them. (Spiulina enriched BS is, though.) Give him some time, its not at all unusual for a new fish to go for a week or more before eating.
 
elvishpants

elvishpants

Member
bad news guys.
i went to to my tank this morning to find him dead on the bottom of the tank
i went to the store i got him from 36 hrs ago... they told me he didnt look the best when he came in .. the move must of stressed him pass the point of bringing him back
good news they are offering to get me another one... to bad tho he was just starting to change color from juvi to adult
thanks for all you help
 
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armandtoe

Guest
Hello, I am new to this site.
I also had a problem with my yellow tang and a juvenile emperor, but it took about 1 week to manifest itself. Did you get a second one, and if so, has it been succesful? Thank you.
 
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