180g Large Tang Suggestion

SteveJakubiec · 10/09/2008, 07:24 PM

Hey, I need a suggestion for a large tang for my new 180g Fowlr that'll be going up sometime this winter. I'd like the fish to be compatible with a yellow tang, as far as tang wise. The tank is 72"x24"x24"

Thanks,
Steve

texhorns98 · 10/09/2008, 07:43 PM

I'm new, so I basically know nothing, but I like the Naso Blonde or Lipstick. I THINK two tangs will fight though, no? You need one, or three or more. Not sure about that with a 180 though.

mindytoy · 10/09/2008, 07:49 PM

naso or sohal

Amoore311 · 10/09/2008, 07:53 PM

you're fine with just 2 if thats what you choose.

Naso's are very nice and pretty docile.

CBART · 10/09/2008, 07:55 PM

I agree about the Naso or Blonde Naso. Beautiful fish. Because the Naso and the yellow tang have different body shapes you should be OK. Introduce them both at the same time and you will help the situation even more, because you will avoid territorial disputes. Try and get a Naso from a fellow reefer or at best make sure it is eating before you buy it. Sometimes they are hard to get to eat in the beginning. They prefer brown algae.

Amoore311 · 10/09/2008, 07:58 PM

Sohal will get too big.

You could do a Purple Tang, Powder Brown, White Cheek, Naso, Chevron, Convict, Orange Shoulder, or of course any of the bristletooth tangs.

Sohal, Clown, Unicorn, and Vlamingi(sp?) all need 8 FT Tanks or larger to be happy.

10/09/2008, 07:24 PM	#1
SteveJakubiec Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 07508, New Jersey Posts: 843	180g Large Tang Suggestion Hey, I need a suggestion for a large tang for my new 180g Fowlr that'll be going up sometime this winter. I'd like the fish to be compatible with a yellow tang, as far as tang wise. The tank is 72"x24"x24" Thanks, Steve

10/09/2008, 07:49 PM	#3
mindytoy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: el paso texas Posts: 1,696	naso or sohal __________________ beautiful ocean right at home Current Tank Info: 90 gal surfline, remora skimmer 120gal, 2 powerheads, 4 cooling fans, cbr HOB fuge, nova extreme 4x54t5, ac-300, 125lbs of live rock corals, etc!

10/09/2008, 07:53 PM	#4
Amoore311 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ulster County, NY Posts: 2,521	you're fine with just 2 if thats what you choose. Naso's are very nice and pretty docile. __________________ 30 Gallon FOWLR 2004-2006 90 Gallon LPS Reef 2006-2008 180 Gallon SPS Reef 2008-20012 100 Gallon Custom Rimless Mixed Reef 2012-2014 29 Gallon Biocube Reef! Current Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon Biocube, StevesLED Upgrade, Neptune Apex

10/09/2008, 07:58 PM	#6
Amoore311 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ulster County, NY Posts: 2,521	Sohal will get too big. You could do a Purple Tang, Powder Brown, White Cheek, Naso, Chevron, Convict, Orange Shoulder, or of course any of the bristletooth tangs. Sohal, Clown, Unicorn, and Vlamingi(sp?) all need 8 FT Tanks or larger to be happy. __________________ 30 Gallon FOWLR 2004-2006 90 Gallon LPS Reef 2006-2008 180 Gallon SPS Reef 2008-20012 100 Gallon Custom Rimless Mixed Reef 2012-2014 29 Gallon Biocube Reef! Current Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon Biocube, StevesLED Upgrade, Neptune Apex

10/09/2008, 07:43 PM	#2
texhorns98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 732	I'm new, so I basically know nothing, but I like the Naso Blonde or Lipstick. I THINK two tangs will fight though, no? You need one, or three or more. Not sure about that with a 180 though.

10/09/2008, 07:55 PM	#5
CBART Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Guelph, Ontario. Canada Posts: 31	I agree about the Naso or Blonde Naso. Beautiful fish. Because the Naso and the yellow tang have different body shapes you should be OK. Introduce them both at the same time and you will help the situation even more, because you will avoid territorial disputes. Try and get a Naso from a fellow reefer or at best make sure it is eating before you buy it. Sometimes they are hard to get to eat in the beginning. They prefer brown algae.