purple tang

[michika]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Ya, they're my second favorite thread topic

And the first?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by michika

And the first?

Don't even wanna go there today Besides, it might derail this Tang thread.

[reefwars]

i have fish in a 25g.....


that is all:P

[whatcaneyedo]

WHeeeee! Where is that smily face that beats a dead horse? Ahhh here we go

I've had a purple tang in my 120gal since 2006, its the only tang in there and I won't add second one to that tank. For some reason its highly aggressive towards my snowflake moray and initially beat up on the CBB that I bought in 2008. Removing the tang from the tank for a week allowed the CBB to settle in but it never has warmed up the the eel.

Both of my tangs (there is a powder blue in my 140gal frag tank) came from people who were shutting down. If you consider that the alternative would have been a long and possibly fatal stay at Total Pet I think I've given them a good home. Oh and I guess I could mention that the purple tang cost me $50 since that was apparently the real purpose of this thread.

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by gobytron

Wow...
you are self entitled aren't you?
I hate to say it, but you have absolutely no right to control what someone else does with their money if they are not buying directly from you.

This is one of the most self righteous things I have ever seen or read.

Naesco should be proud.

Yep what's your point? I am not going to not speak up for the health of a fish just because others might get offended.

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by waynemah

I'm 99% sure if you just posted the price question, everything would be fine... But, it really sounds like you were poking for some reassurance that it would be a good decision.

I've seen peoples tanks packed with seemingly happy and healthy fish, but they truly care for them and provide the best care possible. I've also seen people put fish together that do not belong, some get lucky and some don't. Everything I've read here points to a couple of very basic things.

1. Any tang should be provided as much swimming space as possible. When you start cooping up several larger tangs together, is when it becomes an ethical problem. What's the limit? Who knows...

2. Adding a purple tang is a risk to your current fish. Some people are more lucky than others, but for the most part they are aggressive. Everyone here has taken some sort of risk when new additions hit the tank. I'd just say keep an eye on your tank and take corrective action if required.

$100 is a great deal... It's your money, but be happy that people are trying to share their experience to help you make an educated decision.

Exactly thank-you

[Proteus]

I'm with you Laurie. While I do understand that any fish will be out of place coming from ocean to tank. We can still do our part to house them with the best environment possible. We wouldn't put a horse in a kennel now would we.

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

Yep what's your point? I am not going to not speak up for the health of a fish just because others might get offended.

speaking up is one thing...
Trying to say you are going to talk to a retailer so they don't sell a fish to another member you disagree with is quite another...

You've moved from Tang Police to Tang Nazi.

you should also read the articles and thread I've posted above.

They would be good for you.

[naesco]

Originally Posted by gobytron

speaking up is one thing...
Trying to say you are going to talk to a retailer so they don't sell a fish to another member you disagree with is quite another...

You've moved from Tang Police to Tang Nazi.

you should also read the articles and thread I've posted above.

They would be good for you.

It is never appropriate to call someone a Nazi. Edit your post forthwith!!

[Doug]

Yes I agree. Can you not argue a point without calling other names. And I was going to ask this before your last post and now its worse. Could you please edit your threads to get your point across without the name calling.
Thanks