Tank Journal Archive

[Lesley]

Hi
Just thought I would let you see a couple of new arrivals this week
After selling our original purple tang with so many territorial issues we purchased a 3rd yellow instead
But came across this stunning purple other day. Large healthy & smashing food.
So we put him in and besides white cheek flaring & Kole tang 1/4 his size trying to tail slap all was calm. Except the leader of the yellows.
So left for 3 days. Purple is huge but was hiding constantly.
So decided to remove leader yellow.
Tank is peaceful and all is calm
Very happy to have a purple back in the mix and added last even better

Another new addition hubby wanted for ages is the blue throat trigger

He's. Stunning. I personally think he just looks plain dumbo and consequently had been nick named
"Dumbo "

He went in same time as purple.
No one has given him a second look. He's following all the clan to end of tank and is just one of the boys.
Very unusual looking fish indeed but seem sweet natured.

 

[Andrew B]

i am with your hubby on the blue throat!!!

 

[gigglypig]

wow that purple tang looks gorgeous. waiting for mine...

 

[RobbieMVFC]

Although my thoughts are the same as you about the blue throat your a little harsh on the name calling...lol
love the purple tang , I might have to put on on the bucket list.

 

[MagicJ]

Watch the trigger - they are known jumpers, especially when startled.

@Lesley, you mentioned removing the original purple, and subsequently, the yellow tang. How do you actually catch these fish in your large tank?

 

[Lesley]

Watch the trigger - they are known jumpers, especially when startled.

@Lesley, you mentioned removing the original purple, and subsequently, the yellow tang. How do you actually catch these fish in your large tank?

Very easy
Never taken more than 5. Mins.
We have a screen that blocks 1/3 of the tank. Make sure victim is in that 3rd
Fill any hiding holes with chux cloths and being peninsular - one person each side - bingo
No chance