sailfin tang?

[Trigger Man]

Originally Posted by fiorano

thanks for the advice i think i might pick one up soon then actually i was looking at pictures of the desjardinii and i think i like the looks of him even more. are they harder to find then the normal sailfin?????

The Desjardinii is a beautiful fish, they are available in Calgary quite a bit, but expect to pay twice of what you would pay for a regular sailfin. In my opinion it is well worth the price difference, being that I like the coloring and shape of the Desjardinii better.

[fiorano]

thanks guys ill keep my eyes open for one of those then i've always been partial to tangs but didnt know if getting more than one was a good choice or not

[Myka]

I think Sailfin's should not be kept in tanks smaller than 180g. They just get too big.

[fiorano]

well if this is the case what is a really neat tang i can keep in a 125?

[naesco]

Originally Posted by fiorano

well if this is the case what is a really neat tang i can keep in a 125?

Thanks Myka for having the courage to post. I will send you a badge.
Thanks fiorano for asking before you buy.
The sailfish tang grows to 18 inches (picture a pie plate swimming in your tank and now double the size)
If your tank is a 6 footer, choose an acanthurus species. www.wetwebmedia.com lists the good and bad ones.
If your tank is shorter, choose a kole. They are beautiful fish with and endearing personality.

Some reefers with the best of intentions attempt to justify a tang purchase by saying that they will upgrade to a larger tank later. But, plans change; financial, family or a move.
We can't make those plans but we can look forward to getting that tang when we we do have the size of tank necessary to accomodate their needs.
As reefers, we owe it to the fish we keep to provide optimum conditions for them and nothing less.

[Myka]

Well said naesco!! Thanks for the badge.

[Aquattro]

I have a sailfin in my 90, but if I don't feed it, it won't grow big! Good plan, huh? No badge for me, I bet...