Problem adding a new fish

[Mark2480]

Ok so I lost a coral beauty angel fish that we have had for a long time. My wife wanted to get another one so I did but when I went and put him in the tank my flame angel and small chevron tang went at him. I had to pull him out of the tank and put him back in the quarantine tank. Both fish never bothered the other coral beauty (new one is about the same size as the old one) but they would not let up on this one. Tank is a 180 and only about 8 fish total so lots of room. Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[ohana888]

use a clear acclimation box so the old fish can "see" the new fish isn't a threat. usually takes a few days.

 

[crox99]

I would leave him in there and after a few days the aggression should stop.

 

[Loose tenticle]

Did you put your first coral beuty before or at the same time as the chevron tang and flame angel?

 

[Mark2480]

The old coral beauty and the flame went in at the same time when I upgraded, then the tang went in after. I would leave him in there a while but it was a full on attack by the chevron and my wife made me get him out. I never did the box thing but I'm always wiling to try things so I will give it a shot. Thank guys.

 

[ohana888]

for DIY, if you eat driscoll strawberries, save the plastic container. it's the perfect size. caefully peel the stickers off. since it already has the holes, all you need is to tie a string or get a pair of non-ferrous magnets or suction cup clip or glue a small piece of foam to float it. good luck!

 

[LavaToad]

I usually stick a big mirror at one end of the tank so the fish are usually too busy fighting their own reflections to chase the new guy. I take it away once the new fish is a little more bold and comes out