Hippo Tangs?

[Hong Kongan]

Hi all,
Im thinking of buying a hippo tang for my 110 gallon reef? What do I feed them and do they cause problems in reefs? I also want know if they are compatible with my other fish? Clownfish, Damselfish and a White Cheeked Tang (docile) It is a large tank with lots of hiding places.

thanks.

[LiquidLunch]

I have a small one in my 90 with 3 chromis and a percula. The 5 fish swim together in a school as if they are the same species. They can be skiddish and even play dead at times if spooked. He picks off my rocks and eats regular frozen food. I plan to buy some SeaweedSelect during lunch today.

[mdq]

Hippos, like all tangs, need a varied diet. In the wild they are grazers. Provide a lot of seeweed type food and soak it in Selcon and he should do fine.

[xtopher]

I would be careful as when some hippo tangs become mature they can tend to get kind of nasty, some will even become coral eaters and fish killers

[Loverotties]

Originally Posted by xtopher

I would be careful as when some hippo tangs become mature they can tend to get kind of nasty, some will even become coral eaters and fish killers

And can be skidish at the beginning.

[brifirst]

I have one appox 2 years. Fought through a couple of rounds of Ick. Real skiddish. Most colorfull fish in tank. When people see it the get all excited.
especially kids, which is reason enough NOT to get one. "Please dont knock on the glass,again"
Anyway, he recently started ripping on some of my less mature Zoo's.
I have trapped many a fish out of my 120 without moving any rock, but there is no way this Big,Skiddish fish is going into my trap.
Anyone know any tricks to get him out, besides a small hook, which I would use but will probably snag someone else.