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Tangs....should they be in atleast 50g tank?
Should yellow tangs be kept in a tank of atleast 50g??? That is what I heard or else they won't really be happy. Do tangs pick at soft corals?
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I personally had a small yellow tang in a 33G and I have seen and heard of alot of others doing the same thing. They dont usually nip at any corals, at least I have never had this happen.
Kris |
50 gal may be small for a grown yellow- Liveaquaria.com suggests 100 gal minimum for a yellow tang. Tank size for tangs is often a contentious issue so you will get some differing opinions on this board. Tangs are active fish that swim a lot and can grow large (though yellows are among the smaller of the species). If your tank is too small it will lead to stress and a shorter life span. Water quality can also become a problem as these fish eat (and then poop) a lot.
Tangs won't pick at soft corals though- if they are picking at rocks it is for algae. |
how bout a 4' long 120g? heard mixed reviews.
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Everyone has different idea's on the ideal or the minimum size of a tank for Tangs. Different tangs grow to different sizes as well so try to keep that in mind. I've got a small sailfin in my 60 cube and I don't see a problem with the tank size for the fish even as it grows but I know some people will think I'm crazy for keeping it in a 24x24 tank.
Doug |
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