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Originally Posted by Ruth
It is a 6 foot tank with lots of live rock and hiding places and the Naso is the only tang in there - I would not think of putting a big tang like a Naso in anything smaller. I still think I am going to wait until I have my 300 set up.
One question that I have for you Tang Police is that I want to get a Powder Blue, Achilles and Sailfin for my new tank. It is a 300 cube - dimensions are 4' X 4' X 30". My question is about the 4' length and width - is this going to be enough swimming room? I know that the total water volume will handle those larger fish but am now starting to question the swimming room as I know how much these guys like to race from end to end.
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No Ruth a 4 foot tank is too small for any tang let alone the Powder Blue and Achilles. There is insufficinet length to meet the needs of these two.
You also need to know that the Powder Blue is a very difficult tang to keep. They are ich magnets, prone to disease and oftern perish after a few months taking there tankmates with them.
The achilles is an almost impossible tang to keep. Those very few who have success have large mature tanks. Pristine, highly oxygenated water is essential.
Ruth, as you know tangs are swimmers. Sorry but a four footer doesn't meet the requirements.