purple tang

[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]

Aaaannndd an old thread I think Naesco and Titus should reread.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...+study&page=11

[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 seapony

Sorry to Hyjack the thread a bit but i'm still in the process of stocking my 120g and want to add a tang and I have been trying to decide between a Purple and a Sailfin tang. I currenly have a snowflake that's around 13 inches. how aggressive is your purple to the snowfalke whatcaneyedo? would i be looking at long term heartache with a purple and a snowflake together?

also is there a good tang thread that i can read? i keep finding conflicting info about the sailfin and don't know if i should consider it.

Sea Pony
I think there will be 100% agreement that a sailfin is not a good idea. The reason is that although reefers can buy them small, next to the Vlamingi AND similar tangs they are one of the fastest growing tangs you can get. Picture a pie plate in your tank.
The best tang for a smaller tank is the kole tang. Get one with no blotches, nice and plump bright clean eyes. Active: just as interested in you as you are in him. Keep a side of your tank dirty because he needs film algae which is the greasey stuff you find on the glass. They are really nice fish to have and are easy to keep.

Last Light and Gobytron
MERRRY CHRISTMAS TO 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

[seapony]

Thanks naseco I'll read up on the kole

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by 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

So can we edit or can't wepp