How big is too big

Myka · #1 10-31-2011, 03:37 PM

Well, the Naso grows to 16-18" in captivity, so he will outgrow the 180. He should be ok in your tank until he's 12-13" though. I hope you have a good skimmer...he's a poop machine. Don't overfeed him.

Proteus · #2 10-31-2011, 03:52 PM

Thanks myka

It's a very nice fish. Didn't realize how big it was until I got home. But at the same time I couldn't turn down the price.

I am running a vertex in 250. And bioptim should be ok

globaldesigns · #3 10-31-2011, 07:26 PM

I have a blonde nason in my 180 gallon. You will love him.

It is a very active fish, but so far my 180G is doing fine with it. Mine is only approx. 5 inches, so I have lots of room.

I agree don't overfeed. I find him and the others tangs graze the tank continually, keep everything clean between actual feeding times.

Proteus · #4 10-31-2011, 07:43 PM

Originally I wanted a blonde Naso. Most of the basis I've seen lately were drab in color. So when I saw this one with great color and cheap I snatched it up. I thought 80 for a larger fish was a good price

globaldesigns · #5 10-31-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Titus99

Originally I wanted a blonde Naso. Most of the basis I've seen lately were drab in color. So when I saw this one with great color and cheap I snatched it up. I thought 80 for a larger fish was a good price

That is a real good price.