Clown, yellow tang, 6 line wrasse compatability?

[asmith]

My wife and I are thinking about getting a mated pair of Banggai Cardinals for our 30 gallon tank. We have a true percula clown in the tank right now that we want to move into the 90 gallon reef. Will we have problems with aggression if we move the clown into the 90 with a Yellow Tang and a 6 line wrasse?

Thanks for any information,
Andrew

[Doug1]

I would suspect some display from the tang esp if its been there a while, the six lines I had had in the past weren't overly aggressive.
I would think that a 90g reef would provide plenty of cover for the clown till it becomes accepted

[ 03-31-2001: Message edited by: Doug1 ]

[asmith]

Thanks Doug,

I posted this same question a few months ago on some boards and recieved the same general replies. I just wanted to confirm. My wife is on her way home with two new banggai's and the clown is acclimating as I type this message. We are hoping to breed them and reduce some of the drain on the supply in the ocean. I know we won't make a huge difference, but we will have fun doing it and every little bit helps.

Thanks,
Andrew

[ 03-31-2001: Message edited by: asmith ]

[asmith]

OK. The Cardinals are in their new home, and the clown is now in the 90 gallon tank. The yellow tang hasn't shown any interest in the clown at all, but the 6 line wrasse has turned into a terror. I turned off the lights to calm it down, but it still attacks every few minutes. The clown has three small tears in its fins. Will this aggression subside, or do I need to do something about it? I know it takes a little time, but I thought the wrasse would be the peaceful fish in this move. Any advice would be great.

Thanks,
Andrew