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CKreef
08/31/2007, 04:28 PM
Does any one have a convict tang? How do they fair in a reef tank? Are they difficult to care for? Any help would be great. thanks Chris

rbursek
08/31/2007, 04:31 PM
I had one, died to to an infection brought in by fish from LFS that I did not QT, they are not very aggressive so add first, and decide what else you might add.
Bob

mr_o98
08/31/2007, 05:06 PM
I've had one for 1.5years. Great fish. Has never bothered my corals. It has not been aggressive, model citizen. When I scrape my glass with a razor, it swims next to my hand and eats the algae I scrape off. Very active fish. Add nori daily to meet nutritional requirements, along with frozen food.

I see you have a blue tang and an imperator angel. Convicts are very passive, it may not fare well if your other tang and angel are aggressive.
Excerpt from Marine Depot Live-
One of the least aggressive of the tanks, the Convict Tang has the smallest of caudal spines. Can often get along with other tangs but is more of a target for any potential bullying.