Will a CBB and a Yellow tang ever get along

[darrennickerson]

will a copper band butterfly and a yellow tang ever really get along

[Gwynhidwy]

If the CBB is well established prior to adding the tang, the tank large enough, the aquascape provides hiding places in abundance, and the tang isn't a particularly aggressive individual, then yes it can work.

If all of those things don't line up, probably not.

[snorvich]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14580013#post14580013 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gwynhidwy
If the CBB is well established prior to adding the tang, the tank large enough, the aquascape provides hiding places in abundance, and the tang isn't a particularly aggressive individual, then yes it can work.

If all of those things don't line up, probably not.

Yep. MUST be well established or a cycle of intimidation will have begun.

[darrennickerson]

is it true that you cant use a net on a CBB

[Brandon M]

I keep a small yellow tang and a large CBB together with no problems. The CBB was added first and is about 5" while the yellow tang is only about 2.5". So far so good, down the road it may be a problem, but my tank has got quite a bit of room and hiding spots (315g).

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t234/bkmicek/Aquarium/yt2.jpg

[Brandon M]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14580243#post14580243 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by darrennickerson
is it true that you cant use a net on a CBB

It may not be suggested, but I have with no problems.

[Jay180reef]

I'm adding the tangs last, they always seem to be aggressive

[jubjub]

dont be stupid like me i had my yellow established in the tank for a while got a CBB .....basically 30 wasted dollars right there.....tang just destroyed the cbb in about 2-3hrs max

[snorvich]

Actually I try not to net any fish, or at least do not take it out of the water in a net. I use a net to contain, and tupperware (or equivalent) to transport.