Hardiest Tang?

[OCDP]

Cool.. I love the Sailfin's.. thanks for your input.

[phreezee]

I'd have to say it's the Yellow... everyone has one.
Most Non-Hardy=Regal/Hippo!

[OCDP]

Yellow, eh... but how do we assume they are the most hardy because everyone has one?

When I say "hardy" I mean... less prone to ick or parasites, isn't skittish and gets along with tank mates, eats well, etc..

[Johnny Reefer]

A Sailfin would not be an appropriate choice for your planned 50g cube, IMO. You'd need at least 135g, IMO.

Cheers,

[OCDP]

I never said I was going for 50g . I said somewhere from 50-60 (and still havent decided on anything yet) And again, I never said I am adding any of these tangs to my tank.

Originally Posted by OCDP

for my next tank I'd like a tang if I can get a big enough setup.

I'm just curious what the general consensus is on the hardiest tang.

[Johnny Reefer]

Originally Posted by OCDP

I never said I was going for 50g . I said somewhere from 50-60 (and still havent decided on anything yet) And again, I never said I am adding any of these tangs to my tank.



I'm just curious what the general consensus is on the hardiest tang.

Originally Posted by OCDP

What would be the hardiest tang for a home aquarium and why? Any experience?? .. for my next tank I'd like a tang if I can get a big enough setup.

Just seeing which would be the best to add.

Holy crap! So what part of "...for my next tank I'd like a tang if I can get a big enough setup?" am I not getting?
You know you've been talking alot lately about getting a 50g cube and how that's all you can fit in your bedroom so don't go biting my head off for mentioning that. Even 60g ...what's the difference?....still too small for a Sailfin, IMO.
Christ, you get up out of the wrong side of the bed this morning?

[OCDP]

oh my goodness........

chill out ???. this thread was a simple question of which tang you find most hardy.

Im not even going to bother replying to posts like yours anymore.

And what part of "for my next tank I'd like a tang if I can get a big enough setup." are you not getting?? Who said I may be going larger than 50-60g? How do you know I am not trying to fiddle with dimensions still? How do you know my plans haven't changed? Me and my dad went over dimensions last night and length was starting to sound more ideal rather than a cube. So, please .. lay off . I wasn't getting angry with you by any means. I think you sir are the one who woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I read my previous post over and I dont think I came off as rude one bit... you just chose to read it that way. Good day.

Edit: WHY are you stuck on the SAILFIN idea?!? My god, get over it. I never said I am adding a sailfin to my tank nor any other tang!!!!!!!

[AJ_77]

Perhaps the question should have been, "what's the hardiest tang that can be housed in a 50-60 gal cube tank?" In that case, a zebrasoma spp. seems to be most adaptable. Buy small, sell large.

And yes Scott, you sound defensive. It's all about communication.

EDIT: I see you're planning for a larger tank now? How about saying that up front. You can't expect people not to jump in when you say you love Sailfin tangs, and we all are thinking you're planning a cube. The responsibility lies with the communicator to make sure his ideas are understood.

[rickjames]

Originally Posted by OCDP

When I say "hardy" I mean... less prone to ick or parasites, isn't skittish and gets along with tank mates, eats well, etc..

I have only had one tang, a Sohal, and I can attest his hardyness. Isn't skittish at all, in fact, sometimes i give him a swat on the tail when i am playing in the tank because he won't get out of my way!

As for getting along with tank mates, umm, just fine if you only want one tang . But the way I think of it is, would you rather have 2-3 Hyundais or one Ferrari?

If we are talking about hardiest and aquarium suitability though, I would say the yellow tang or the scopas wins hands down.

[danny zubot]

would you rather have 2-3 Hyundais or one Ferrari?

If a Sohal is a farrari, then what is a Regal, or a Naso?

I sense a new debate coming on!!!!