hippo tang

[RaiderFan in NY]

i just picked up a small hippo tang (about 2")and was wondering if it was natural for it to almost "snuggle" into a rock crevice. is this the way that it acclimates?

thanks

[Amazon4]

That's what they do. They seem to like crevices. They can be shy to start out. Some will lay down if startled or scared.

BTW - they get pretty large (8"+), and need lots of space. If this is in the 46 bow you have listed, I hope you plan to upgrade soon. They grow fast.

I had one in a 46g cube while getting our 180 going. He started at 1.5" and was almost 3" by the time he was moved. He was definitely cramped in our 46g.

Good luck with him - they're a great fish!

[RaiderFan in NY]

okay thanks. iwas a little concerned that when it layed down that it was not doing well. thanks again

[r0bin]

Yes that can def. be normal behavior for them. I think I see them lay down and turn sideways more often than any other tang.

[RaiderFan in NY]

wheww. thats a relief. thanks

[RobNJ]

two tangs in a 46g bow?

[RaiderFan in NY]

yep

[RobNJ]

You should read this.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=739380

[RaiderFan in NY]

read it thanks

[RobNJ]

awesome :) your an inspiration

[RaiderFan in NY]

inspiration to whom?