How aggressive are Blue Hippo Tangs?

[rhkingsfan]

I want to add a decent sized (5-6 inch) one to my tank (as the only large fish in the system). He would be the only fish in my 120, but down the road I might want to add some smaller fish like a couple of chromis or anthias. Will this guy harass the smaller fish down the road after he gets comfortable?

[Reefaddict79]

mine has been a model citizen and buddied up with one of my clowns

[Philwd]

If you read around you'll find many stories of them turning into terrors when they reach 8" or so.

[rhkingsfan]

Hmm.. Never heard about them becoming terrors!

[Dante_JoseCuerv]

You should be fine. I've only ever seen hippos get really mean if the tank or their diet is low on algae. Then it's a different story. Other than that though, it shouldn't pay any attention to those other fish.

[reefrf]

I had one for a year or so until he decided to start munching on all my Zoanthids!! I captured him & got rid of him. Too bad We really liked him accept for that.

Good luck!

[LauraCline]

I have one about 5-6", he's in with all smaller fish and is a model citizen.