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Crusty Old Shellback · 07/16/2018, 07:32 AM

About the only way to stop it will be to remove the tang for a while.
I had a pair of Naso's in my 400 and never had issues with them or adding other fish with similar body shape. I later added a Sohal tang that was half their size. For the longest time, there were no issues. But as the Sohal got bigger, he did harass the Naso's from time to time. But nothing serious. My Pink Tail Trigger was the boss of the tank so that may have had something to do with the less aggression.

But on another note, you do realize that the bat fish gets HUGE and the 300 will be way to small. Plus once they grow to adult, the beautiful long fins that you see on him now will be gone along with the colors.

07/16/2018, 07:32 AM	#9
Crusty Old Shellback MASVC OG Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Home of the FREE, Thanks to the BRAVE! Posts: 5,089	About the only way to stop it will be to remove the tang for a while. I had a pair of Naso's in my 400 and never had issues with them or adding other fish with similar body shape. I later added a Sohal tang that was half their size. For the longest time, there were no issues. But as the Sohal got bigger, he did harass the Naso's from time to time. But nothing serious. My Pink Tail Trigger was the boss of the tank so that may have had something to do with the less aggression. But on another note, you do realize that the bat fish gets HUGE and the 300 will be way to small. Plus once they grow to adult, the beautiful long fins that you see on him now will be gone along with the colors. __________________ Have you THANKED a Veteran lately for the freedoms you take for granted each day? Best quote ever! "This is a hobby for God sakes and so many people get so uptite. A "hobby" so it should be fun and not a cause to worry or go broke." Paul B Current Tank Info: Tankless for a while. RIP my 8+ yr old pair of Naso tangs, 4 + yr old Moorish Idol