Another tang stocking thread

[Albertan22]

I've heard that purple tangs can get a bit agressive, which is why I'm a bit nervous about adding one to my tank. I'm not really sure why I'm having second thoughts on the Kole Tang, I guess maybe I'm not that keen on the colouring of the juveniles I see in the stores.

[BlueTang<3]

Come over and see the tank i have 7 different tangs you can get a feel for there full size and look.

[JonT]

Originally Posted by Albertan22

I've heard that purple tangs can get a bit agressive, which is why I'm a bit nervous about adding one to my tank. I'm not really sure why I'm having second thoughts on the Kole Tang, I guess maybe I'm not that keen on the colouring of the juveniles I see in the stores.

I promise that you will not have algae issues with a Kole tang in the tank! If you do, well, you got bigger problems!!!

I personally have a White cheek power brown, and I love him! The colors are great, and get holds his own with the Niger trigger Those are the only big fish in my 120 (6').

I think before you decide on 2 tangs, you should look at what other fish you may want to stock, then decide if you have room for them both, and the others!

[Lance]

Can't go wrong with a Kole Tang.

[Slick Fork]

On a 4 foot tank my vote is definitely for the Kole. I had a purple in a 4 footer and it was a pretty mean fish. You definitely won't have enough swimming length for a powder blue/brown

[naesco]

Originally Posted by Slick Fork

On a 4 foot tank my vote is definitely for the Kole. I had a purple in a 4 footer and it was a pretty mean fish. You definitely won't have enough swimming length for a powder blue/brown

+1 Your first decision was the right decision, Albertan and looks like everyone here agrees with you.

[ReefOcean]

Koles would be the hardiest and they are pretty docile. I noticed that most of the fish in your tank are pretty much bullet proof, excluding the mandarins picky eating habbits. If I were you, I would embrace the fact that I have a pretty easy to manage set up and go with a fish of equal hardines to the rest of the inhabbitants. Kole, yellow or even a convict would be my suggestion. I would stay away from any tangs with any blue on them IMO, they are weak to the ich and often bring it with them and foxfaces too can catch ich easily.

[gobytron]

I say go for the blue or the brown tang..

they'll be happier in your tank than at the LFS.


Purples are mean though, wouldnt get one again.