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Adding a purple tang?
I have a 75 gallon tank with a lot of open swimming space and am considering adding a purple tang but I want to get some opinions before I do so.
I currently have a dwarf zebra lionfish (eating frozen), a small foxface (3"), 2 bangaii cardinals and a blue jaw triggerfish. In the future I will likely add a clownfish of some kind and a mandarin. I have read that purples can be quite aggressive. Does anyone see potential issues with this plan? Also, I know that tangs in general are quite active although I think I have enough swimming space for him. Thanks guys! Ellie |
Mine has generally only been aggressive towards my snowflake eel and fish that have been introduced after it.
I'd recommend a larger tank. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-01/fish/index.php |
I have a purple in a 110 (48x24x22) with lots of open swimming room. I now feel that it is too small for him. I would not recommend any tang for shorter than a 60" tank. Swimming around a small rock island in a 3 or 4 foot tank just doesn't seem to be the same thing as getting to "stretch out" in a bigger tank.
There's a big difference between keeping something alive and keeping it happy! |
Also, mine is quite aggressive as well
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Purple tangs are much to aggressive for such a small tank. They should be kept in six foot long tanks: 180g's to 230g and up.
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I agree with all the comments. Your tank is too small for a purple tang.
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Thanks guys! I won't be getting one and will now have to think of a new centre piece fish!
Honestly, I appreciate the recommendations. Ellie |
Good decision and thanks for asking before you buy.
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I have also been trying to decide on a centerpiece fish.
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I have a standard 90 gallon and i have had my purple tang for 2 years no problem.
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