Tangs and Rabbitfish & the things they do

GreenSpottedPuffer · #1 01-03-2009, 02:35 AM

I have had quite a few tangs with my rabbitfish and never ever seen them fight. Right now I have three tangs with my rabbitfish and never see anything like this. They all just get along fine.

I agree that if there is no damage its probably fine. I would be more concerned about the tang though being near the spikes.

untamed · #2 01-03-2009, 05:13 AM

I've not seen anything like this either. My rabbitfish is a Foxface, and I have multiple Nasos and Acanthurus tangs. I wouldn't say that everyone gets along, but they don't bother the Foxface at all.

my2rotties · #3 01-03-2009, 05:16 AM

Strange indeed. I have had it happen to different kinds of rabbitfish with two different kinds of tangs. I thought it might be common.

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Originally Posted by untamed

I've not seen anything like this either. My rabbitfish is a Foxface, and I have multiple Nasos and Acanthurus tangs. I wouldn't say that everyone gets along, but they don't bother the Foxface at all.

PoonTang · #4 01-05-2009, 04:08 AM

I just added a Foxface to my tank and the only one to take any notice was the Yellow Tang. She has tried to slice the FF a few times and was met with a bunch of spines. So far no damage to either one of them as they are not very aggressively going after each other, more like a half hearted posturing display. Leaving the tank dark all afternoon, hope it all works out.

Lance · #5 01-05-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PoonTang

I just added a Foxface to my tank and the only one to take any notice was the Yellow Tang. She has tried to slice the FF a few times and was met with a bunch of spines. So far no damage to either one of them as they are not very aggressively going after each other, more like a half hearted posturing display. Leaving the tank dark all afternoon, hope it all works out.

My FF and SF Tang did the same thing; sparred like that for a few months. Now they're best buds. Follow each other around like a couple of puppies.

MikeP · #6 01-05-2009, 04:47 PM

I have seen this behavior in my tank. My little Sohal will 'nip' at the spikes of my Foxface. It only happens once in a while and it doesn't appear that they are really fighting. I haven't noticed any damage either.