Tang for a 50g

[psuedo]

You could get a baby Hippo tang and keep it for a year or so. But then you would have to go through the hassle of pulling him out and selling it

[SATELLITE]

agree. but most tangs if you can get them small. u can keep them in that tank but i don't think u want too many other fish in there. after a year or so when they get bigger sell them or buy bigger tank?

[slakker]

I got a baby hippo when it was about an inch... they eat like little pigs and he's already 3 inches and it's been only 7 months!

[Midknight]

Originally Posted by psuedo

You could get a baby Hippo tang and keep it for a year or so. But then you would have to go through the hassle of pulling him out and selling it

Yes this would work because when it is too big that will be your reason for a new tank.
Gota keep the fish happy ya know.

[martym]

Yah that's what I thought. What would be good for this tank then.

[slakker]

I seen many sites recommending the minimum size of tank is 40G for a Hippo, although some say 75G... So if you don't put many more fishes in, I don't see why not a hippo... matches your Dory sig too... But be prepared to take him out if he get's too big...

[christyf5]

Hippo tangs grow way too fast for a 50G IMO, even if you get a little one. I'd stick with the zebrasoma species. I've heard that purple tangs get a bit aggressive so they might not do so well in a "confined space" but really a larger tank might be a better idea.

[dsaundry]

What about a Scopa tang?? I dont think they get super large....

[dsaundry]

Just so the Tang police dont come after me I will also clarify that I agree a Tang shouldn't be kept in a small tank, But a Scopa tang is small compared to other tangs, but still can be quite nasty...here is a link to the Tang characteristics.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/Fish.htm

[Zoaelite]

A little blue tang would be okay, but yes they do grow and they grow fast!
Levi