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08-22-2008, 07:51 PM
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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...
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08-22-2008, 08:00 PM
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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.
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08-24-2008, 12:17 AM
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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
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08-24-2008, 12:27 AM
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Scopas are small as tangs go but they like yellows and purple are swimmers. They require the swimming room that longer tanks provide. The reason many reefers here suggested the Kole is that unlike other tangs, it tends to meander about the tank searching for film algae on rocks and the glass.
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08-24-2008, 03:58 AM
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But hey....people will do what they wanna do with their tanks....whether they should or not.
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08-22-2008, 08:05 PM
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Yes
A little blue tang would be okay, but yes they do grow and they grow fast!
Levi
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08-22-2008, 08:07 PM
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I advise strongly against a small Hippo Tang. I did that, before I knew better. Now I have a 4-5 inch beast who poops like a real hippo and eats all the food before the other smaller fishes have a chance. And I'm having a HECK of a time getting her out
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08-22-2008, 08:08 PM
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