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Old 01/01/2008, 07:57 PM
The Saltwater Kid The Saltwater Kid is offline
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Views On Adding Two Fish at the Same Time

I am adding my last two fish to my BC29 mixed reef. They will be a Flame Hawkfish and a Flameback Angel (I know the risk involved with this fish). I was wondering what your views are of adding them both at the same time? Or should I add the Flame Hawk first and then a week or two later add the Flameback? Thanks for any opinions .
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Old 01/01/2008, 08:22 PM
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I think they should be fine added together
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Old 01/01/2008, 10:24 PM
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yes you should be fine.
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Old 01/02/2008, 01:51 AM
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Two different fish, they should be fine. I say go for it.
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Old 01/02/2008, 06:54 AM
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Agree with the above
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Old 01/02/2008, 09:25 PM
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I think it is a good idea to add two fish at one time. The aggression from the older fish that are currently in the tank will be shared .Hopefully cutting down on the stress.
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Old 01/03/2008, 03:29 AM
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i usually add several fish at a time for that very reason. tangs are very aggressive so measures must be taken and i find that adding multiple fish helps spread aggression
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Old 01/03/2008, 10:13 AM
The Saltwater Kid The Saltwater Kid is offline
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Nice, that's what I was thinking as well! The current tank residents are a Starry Blenny and an Ocellaris Clown. I was actually more concerned with the Flameback Angel as everyone always says to add Angels last because they can become extremely territorial but I was hoping that by adding him along with another fish at the same time that it might throw his territorial instincts for a loop long enough for everyone to become established so I have a happy tank :-).
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Old 01/03/2008, 04:54 PM
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I have done that before never had a Problem,two Different Fish no problem here.
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