We've had these two fish since 2/16, so nearly a year. The Starry Blenny was in the tank first and the Tomini Tang went in a couple weeks later. They used to hang out together all the time, like in this picture:
Over the past week or so the tang has gotten very territorial and goes after the blenny (Skippy) every time he comes out of the rocks. She's hit him enough today that he's got a mark on one side. It's a 75 gallon tank with separate rock piles on each side. She's claiming everything. There's also a Valentini Puffer, Melanurus Wrasse and Talbot's Damsel in the tank. She doesn't really bother them.
Does anyone think this will get better with time or do I need to find a new home for the tang before she kills to poor Skippy?
Thanks!
Over the past week or so the tang has gotten very territorial and goes after the blenny (Skippy) every time he comes out of the rocks. She's hit him enough today that he's got a mark on one side. It's a 75 gallon tank with separate rock piles on each side. She's claiming everything. There's also a Valentini Puffer, Melanurus Wrasse and Talbot's Damsel in the tank. She doesn't really bother them.
Does anyone think this will get better with time or do I need to find a new home for the tang before she kills to poor Skippy?
Thanks!