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Mirror trick

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by aussie, Jul 10, 2016.

  1. Jul 10, 2016 #1
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    i have a yellow tang that is so aggressive to any new fish in a tank, I did some research on the mirror trick and have to say it is working lmao. So far he has spent an hour attacking him self that he left the two new fish alone..... You tube is amazing with the wealth of info
     
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  2. Jul 10, 2016 #2
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Good to hear it's working. I have had to remove a bully fish for a couple days and throw it in the sump. Things were fine we he was reintroduced.
     
  3. Jul 10, 2016 #3
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    It is funny watching him go after the mirror , my wrasse is streaking too
     
  4. Jul 10, 2016 #4
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    4 hours and still trying to kill him self in the mirror
     
  5. Jul 10, 2016 #5
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Yes works well. You can always print out pictures and tape them to the tank as well
     
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  6. Jul 10, 2016 #6
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Did not know that xroads almost 6 hours and still trying to kill the mirror , how long do you think he will do this the blue line tang and the idol are enjoying the ability to swim around
     
  7. Jul 10, 2016 #7
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    rule of thumb is 2 days.
     
  8. Jul 11, 2016 #8
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    So after two days I took the mirror down.... The new guys are not getting pick on yet... But the yellow tang is searching ever hole, guesting he wants to kill the mirror reflection
     
  9. Jul 11, 2016 #9
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    That is pretty awesome, I may have to start doing that every time I add a new fish, just in case.
     
  10. Jul 12, 2016 #10
    Jonathon Cedar Rapids

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    This is some helpful into, thanks. I've been looking for a few fish to add but have been worried about how my yellow tang will react. I've heard of removing them temporarily and changing up the rockwork but this is a lot easier.
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2016 #11
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    I have used the mirror trick several times with tangs, always worked well for me!
     
  12. Jul 15, 2016 #12
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Have to say it work awesome the idol and yellow tang now swim together.

    One week update
     
  13. Jul 17, 2016 #13
    Crosshatch Logan iowa

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    Only way I can introduce new fish with my Purple tang. It also work well with triggers plus if you have wrasses awsome way to watch them display. Last fish I introduced Genicanthus Semifasciatus after two hours he was fighting his reflection next to the Purple tang and Crosshatch trigger. I use 2 or three seems to be more effective than 1.
     

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