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Old 05-29-2009, 04:10 AM
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No, the tank is causing the stress. It's too small for the tang so it goes nuts which in turn makes all the other fish go on edge.
I have to agree, a 90g should be the absolute minimum for a yellow tang. I know you're a good guy so I hope you do the right thing and re-home the tang asap.
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Old 05-30-2009, 04:39 PM
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So I talked to my building manager, The most I can get in is a 70 gallon tank. The Tang is still small, and if I can get a nice long one, it should provide enough swimming room for the guy.

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70g is a pretty good size for now, keep in mind that your tang will grow like a pig and requires a ton of swimming room (5-6 feet if you can get it!).
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So I talked to my building manager, The most I can get in is a 70 gallon tank. The Tang is still small, and if I can get a nice long one, it should provide enough swimming room for the guy.

Thanks everyone for your help. Really appreciate your input!
Nexus it is obvious to me that you did not house a tang in such a small tank on purpose.
Please follow the advice of almost everyone and rehome the tang immediately.
It is suffering.
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yes, that tang needs a new home NOW! not when you can afford an upgrade. Also, it WILL outgrow a 70g in about 6-8 months as well. Best thing is either take it back to the fish store, or sell/give to someone who has a large enough tank. I housed a Yellow Tang in my 45g corner tank for 4 months. He is a totally different fish now that he's in a 150g. They get bursts of speed and need room to run. You wouldn't house a racehorse on a city lot back yard, would you?
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FYI, this thread is from last May
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