I added a blue hippo tang as the last fish to my tank just to ensure he wouldn't bully anyone. Unfortunately, I had a wrasse jump out while my screen was off for maintenance (lesson learned). I now have a new wrasse arriving on Tuesday. So now I fear he may get bullied as tangs aren't the most welcoming to newcomers.
I read that one effective way to prevent bullying is to hang up pictures of the new fish before adding it. This allows the bully to get used to seeing him around. Does this actually work? Anyone ever try this? Sounds kinda farfetched
The other method I read was to put a mirror near the new addition. This way if the bully gets near him, he'll flee upon seeing his reflection or fight his reflection. Anyone try this method? Would the mirror stress out any of the fish?
Of course last resorts are to rearrange the rock work or just swap the tang for a new one. Hoping to avoid these options though
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I read that one effective way to prevent bullying is to hang up pictures of the new fish before adding it. This allows the bully to get used to seeing him around. Does this actually work? Anyone ever try this? Sounds kinda farfetched
The other method I read was to put a mirror near the new addition. This way if the bully gets near him, he'll flee upon seeing his reflection or fight his reflection. Anyone try this method? Would the mirror stress out any of the fish?
Of course last resorts are to rearrange the rock work or just swap the tang for a new one. Hoping to avoid these options though
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