Tang for a 50g

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Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

As I've said before, I don't think Regal Tangs make good aquarium fish in any size tank. They're just too active, and they go a little nuts in the confines of an aquarium.

I have a regal in my 230g and honestly it's my least active tang out of the six I own. Maybe mines just not as active as others, I wonder?

Originally Posted by naesco

Tangs require a minimum 6 foot tank because they are swimmers and need the length to swim back and forth. Anyone who moves from a smaller tank to a 6 footer can see the difference in the tangs behaviour.

The idea of buying a tiny tang is not recommended as despite the early best intentions, things like a new baby, a move, or a lack of finances keep the growing tang far too long is a small tank. Also you will never get it out unless you tear up your reef tank.


Thanks for asking before buying and thanks for the good advice given in this thread.

I agree 100% There was defiantly a big difference in my tangs behavior when they were in my 120g four foot tank compared to my 230g six foot tank that they're in now. Needless to say they enjoy the extra swimming room.

Although as far as fish policing goes, I shouldn't talk. I know I'm over crowded in my tank, so really........