What kind of tangs are fit for a 75 gallon tank - Page 2

Aquattro · #11 02-08-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gobytron

Theyve done studies showing that a Tangs stress level is no different in a 50-75 gallon than it is in a 500 gallon tank.

the Tang police have it wrong.

Or that the 500g is also too small. Not that catching a fish and taking cortisol samples could influence the results

Ideally, there is no such thing as a tang suitable for a 75g tank. However, people are determined, so there are a few that have been suggested that would do ok. I've had some of these in a 75g, and they did not appear to require therapy.

Skimmerking · #12 02-08-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Or that the 500g is also too small. Not that catching a fish and taking cortisol samples could influence the results

Ideally, there is no such thing as a tang suitable for a 75g tank. However, people are determined, so there are a few that have been suggested that would do ok. I've had some of these in a 75g, and they did not appear to require therapy.

My fish are all retarded so it doesn't matter but I think I require therapy.

so had to say it .

Reefer Rob · #13 02-08-2012, 03:40 PM

I'm not sure why some people single out Tangs for their aquarium suitability. When it comes down to it no fish is really suitable for an aquarium. I doubt they can tell the difference between a 50 and a 500 gallon when they're use to an ocean.

Aquattro · #14 02-08-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

I'm not sure why some people single out Tangs for their aquarium suitability. When it comes down to it no fish is really suitable for an aquarium. I doubt they can tell the difference between a 50 and a 500 gallon when they're use to an ocean.

Agreed. I'm sure an adult angel is just as happy in a 75g as a tang. I think tangs get more focus since most of the species cover a lot of ground. Although, I did read once that a pair of angels will claim over a square kilometer as a breeding territory. So ya, a tank just doesn't cut it.

I've had various tangs in a 75g, and honestly, they were no more stressed in there than in my current 180.

lastlight · #15 02-08-2012, 04:04 PM

The 6 foot argument is pretty weak if you give this much thought. All shades of the same colour and all of our tanks are too small. naesco your old bull nose 6 footer was one of the smallest 6 footers you can buy. Personally I'd aim for a tank with the length and turn around width of a standard 180 as a feel good minimum for anything besides your kole and similar tangs. In the end it's us feeling a bit better about keeping things we really shouldn't. My tank is over stocked as far as tangs go too with just two! I find it a bit amusing that the tang police front man on canreef had as many tangs as he did in a tank that was what... 135 gallons? My kole in my 97 was likely more comfy than the acanthurus species in your old tank.

Proteus · #16 02-08-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

I'm not sure why some people single out Tangs for their aquarium suitability. When it comes down to it no fish is really suitable for an aquarium. I doubt they can tell the difference between a 50 and a 500 gallon when they're use to an ocean.

I agree. My flame wrasse travelled the glass for a week. But now more than comfy. I wunder if the lack of predetors and a constant food sorce helps them climatize to tank life

Casey8 · #17 02-08-2012, 05:25 PM

Yellow tang was one of my favorites for over 10 years too, but this time I want to get something different. Anyway, one of my canreef friends offered to help me to make a mesh top for my tank

so I am going back to my original plan to get a flasher wrasse. No more tangs for me at this time.
Thanks for all your input and chiming in to help me. You guys/gals are wonderful whenever I need your help.

Skimmerking · #18 02-08-2012, 05:33 PM

Hamy you should get a Mcorskers, clown, pair of leopards i love wrasses once i down grade i will have more wrasses.

Casey8 · #19 02-08-2012, 05:36 PM

Yes, that is the McCorsker wrass I am going to get, it is so beautiful but also a good jumper too.

paddyob · #20 02-08-2012, 05:38 PM

This thread is bound to lead to a public flogging for even posting it.

If it does not, something is wrong as I have been chastised more than once.

I have a yellow in my 70 and it's happy happy.

Keep the tang smaller, and once it's size is edging on outgrowing the tank , you can rehome it or maybe trade for a smaller.

Most people are ok advising kole tangs, but most think none.

Be smart on the specimen you choose. I am sure, without reading all the posts, you will find a variety that you can keep, if anything, for a couple years.

Good luck and let us know what you decide.