Suitable tangs for 4ft tank

[OCDP]

Originally Posted by superduperwesman

dang!

No doubt. Nice post.

[parkinsn]

Originally Posted by Underwater

Well, in light of the "pro multi-tang" atmosphere, here's my list:

Naso Tang
Regal Tang
Sailfin Tang
2 Mimic Tangs
Clown Tang
Powder Brown
Antlantic Blue
Kole Tang

(And that's just the tangs) I keep these is a 150 gal-that's 4 ft long-but really deep. I have about 150 lbs. of live rock in the tank and another 80 in the sump. I have never had a problem with fighting, being territorial or eating. They are all kept fat, happy and sociable. I think that as long as you pay attention to the fish, they will let you know what is working and what isn't. People may have their "rules" about what can or can't be done, but every case, tank, situation is different-and not all rules apply.

I say go with your gut and let your fish tell you how to proceed.

I have seen this tank and they are all happy healthy fish

P.S i have a purple tang and a blue tang in my 120g (4'x2'x2') and they are fine, however i wish i would have waited on the purple as i cant put any more tangs in or he will kill them (RIP kole tang)

[Underwater]

...for the compliments. It's a work in progress-like many tanks.



It's hard to see (and may not be in this picture) but I also have a seahorse and a snowflake eel in there. Like I said-make your own rules.

[Lance]

Hey Michelle. Tank looks great!

[Trigger Man]

That really is a nice looking tank, makes me want to get more tangs.

[fishoholic]

Glad to know I'm not the only one to stuff my tank with fish I have six tangs: Salfin, Naso, Sohal, Clown, Regal, and a yellow in my 230g. Once our other 230g is cycled we plan on moving over the angels and possibly adding a valmingi.

Smaller tangs (kole and yellow) are fine in 90g. Other tangs might be ok for a while but will need an upgrade later on.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Oxymoron

Im assuming an achilles tang would be unsuitable?

I had mine in a 3 foot tank for 3 years, did well till the tank crashed from a heater mishap.

but I will say they are a tank that is a little more on the difficult side to keep, and are very demanding of really good water. I wouldn't keep it in a small tank with another tang, Nor would I personally put two tangs in anything less than a 120. been there done that, I got rid of the second tang after 5 months.

Some people do but I think they are forced to get a long in a smaller tank and may cause undue stress.

the problem with a standard 90 is it is only 18" wide, my 94 was 36 x 25 x 24 so there is really a lot more maneuvering room with that extra 6" of width. for a standard 90 I would stick to 1 tang.

Steve