FS; Too many blue tangs!

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by SanguinesDream

Would two be safe in a 125gallon?

No, regal tangs get very large and are very territorial. One will out grow a 125g within 2 years.

[SanguinesDream]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

No, regal tangs get very large and are very territorial. One will out grow a 125g within 2 years.

All the literature I've read states that one would be fine to adulthood in a 125, particularly if there is a lot of swimming and hiding spaces.

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by SanguinesDream

All the literature I've read states that one would be fine to adulthood in a 125, particularly if there is a lot of swimming and hiding spaces.

Not sure what you've been reading but even live aquaria which tends to err on the small side says a minimum of 180g.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...330&pcatid=330

I had one in a 120g and when he got to 5" (went from 3"-5" within a year) it was obvious that he was outgrowing the tank, started getting very aggressive and swam in a stressed sporatic mannor. So I upgraded to a 230g and even then I found it on the small side for him when he got to 8". They get to a foot long in size, a 12" fish is an extremely tight fit for a 125g.

[SanguinesDream]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

Not sure what you've been reading but even live aquaria which tends to err on the small side says a minimum of 180g.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...330&pcatid=330

I had one in a 120g and when he got to 5" (went from 3"-5" within a year) it was obvious that he was outgrowing the tank, started getting very aggressive and swam in a stressed sporatic mannor. So I upgraded to a 230g and even then I found it on the small side for him when he got to 8". They get to a foot long in size, a 12" fish is an extremely tight fit for a 125g.

That is funny as that is the one link I didn't read.
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/Surg...Hippo-Tang.php

But I respect your experience and will error on the side of caution.