How many yellow tang for 1000GL tank

icliao · 11/21/2016, 02:14 AM

I am setting up a 1000GL tank and I plan to have multiple small yellow tang along with other tangs in it. My plan is to introduce multiple small yellow tang then other tangs. My question is how many yellow tang (3 or 5) should I introduce first? I will also stock also each of the following tangs in order:

Kole yellow eye tang
Orange spine naso tang
Hippo tang
Sailfin tang
Powder blue tang

What other tang can be recommended to mix with these and how many small yellow tangs can I add first?

Timfish · 11/21/2016, 07:14 AM

I don't see a problem with any number below half a dozen initially. You will want to add a diverse age range though with some large and if you can find them one or two that are sexually mature, 5+ years old.

BlackTip · 11/21/2016, 08:52 AM

Small Tangs will grow to become big Tangs. I QT 3 Yellow Tangs together and introduced them to my 325g DT together, and they never stopped sparing among themselves. One of them has been confined to one corner by the other two.

You have 4 large Tangs on your list. I don't think your 250g tank is big enough for all of them.

scar79 · 11/21/2016, 08:59 AM

That's a lot of tang for a 250 gallon. How long is it? I think your order of introduction looks good. I'd probably add the trio of yellows with the sailfin.

Adding three different sizes would probably be wise. I added a trio of yellows to a 480 and two never accepted the third. The two did live harmoniously together, though, along with a sailfin and naso and other larger predatory fish.

nereefpat · 11/21/2016, 09:53 AM

I don't understand the "250 gallon" comments. The title and first line both mention 1000GL, which I would assume gallons and not liters.

I think 3 or 5 would be fine, although you will probably still witness some sparring to establish a hierarchy. Tim's suggestion might help with that.

Dmorty217 · 11/21/2016, 10:13 AM

The tank is in Liters, not gallons being he is in Indonesia

nereefpat · 11/21/2016, 10:20 AM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...0#post24827940

pfan151 · 11/21/2016, 10:36 AM

I think you are already overstocked with tangs but if you are set on a yellow I definitely would not try more than one.

nereefpat · 11/21/2016, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pfan151

I think you are already overstocked with tangs but if you are set on a yellow I definitely would not try more than one.

In 1000 gallons!?

scar79 · 11/21/2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by scar79

That's a lot of tang for a 250 gallon. How long is it? I think your order of introduction looks good. I'd probably add the trio of yellows with the sailfin.

Adding three different sizes would probably be wise. I added a trio of yellows to a 480 and two never accepted the third. The two did live harmoniously together, though, along with a sailfin and naso and other larger predatory fish.

Corrected. Nice tang loadout for a 1000 gallon 10 footer. Since the tank can handle the bioload, I'd go with more yellows - like at least six. Get a nice shoal going. With that many yellows, any aggression will be more spread out so one individual fish is less likely to be hammered by the aggressor. Same concept as with cichlids!

pfan151 · 11/21/2016, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nereefpat

In 1000 gallons!?

I thought the tank was 1000 liters.

scooter31707 · 11/21/2016, 11:21 AM

I'm confused!! Is it gallons or liters?

GSMclowns · 11/21/2016, 11:23 AM

It is in Gallons.
I think the dimensions are 10' x 4' x 3' or something like that..

nereefpat · 11/21/2016, 11:26 AM

Is my link broken?

If so, it goes to a thread about the (same?) tank, which is 10'x3'x4'

faterikcartman · 11/21/2016, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by scooter31707

I'm confused!! Is it gallons or liters?

Ten feet long.
Four feet wide.
Three feet tall.

Without going to a tank volume calculator I'm going to go with gallons.

kuzko · 11/21/2016, 11:42 AM

Thanks for the link nereefpat. Confirms 1,000 gallon. I'll be honest it threw me off seeing OP from Indonesia made me think metric which made me think 1,000 GIGAliters.... (1,000,000,000,000 LITERS)

scooter31707 · 11/21/2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by faterikcartman

Ten feet long.
Four feet wide.
Three feet tall.

Without going to a tank volume calculator I'm going to go with gallons.

Got it. Thanks. In that case I would go with a min of 5 and do not do a even number.

coralfish · 11/21/2016, 12:34 PM

As many as you want! Go with 7

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coralfish · 11/21/2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by faterikcartman

Ten feet long.

Four feet wide.

Three feet tall.

Without going to a tank volume calculator I'm going to go with gallons.

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coralfish · 11/21/2016, 12:36 PM

That's 897 gallons (empty). Nice size for tangs for sure!

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MrDaniel · 11/21/2016, 06:53 PM

Wow, that is a massive tank. 1,000 Giga Liters could house a tang or two

tkeracer619 · 11/21/2016, 11:59 PM

Gal = gallon

Personally I'd skip the kole and get a two spot. Not nearly as common, cheap, and looks cool.

Other than that I'd maybe skip the multiples and get a purple in the mix.

TangingOut · 11/22/2016, 12:17 AM

7 purple tangs and 1 yellow.

11/21/2016, 02:14 AM	#1
icliao Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indonesia Posts: 727	How many yellow tang for 1000GL tank I am setting up a 1000GL tank and I plan to have multiple small yellow tang along with other tangs in it. My plan is to introduce multiple small yellow tang then other tangs. My question is how many yellow tang (3 or 5) should I introduce first? I will also stock also each of the following tangs in order: Kole yellow eye tang Orange spine naso tang Hippo tang Sailfin tang Powder blue tang What other tang can be recommended to mix with these and how many small yellow tangs can I add first?

11/21/2016, 07:14 AM	#2
Timfish Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,985	I don't see a problem with any number below half a dozen initially. You will want to add a diverse age range though with some large and if you can find them one or two that are sexually mature, 5+ years old. __________________ "Our crystal clear aquaria come nowhere close to the nutrient loads that swirl around natural reefs" Charles Delbeek

11/21/2016, 08:52 AM	#3
BlackTip Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,598	Small Tangs will grow to become big Tangs. I QT 3 Yellow Tangs together and introduced them to my 325g DT together, and they never stopped sparing among themselves. One of them has been confined to one corner by the other two. You have 4 large Tangs on your list. I don't think your 250g tank is big enough for all of them. __________________ 325G DT. 100G sump. In-sump refugium. SRO-5000SSS. 2 Gyres 150. 2 Water Blaster HY-5000. 2 Razor 320W. Apex Gold. MR2 GFO. 2 800W Heaters. Tunze Osmolater. 2 20g-long QT tanks. Geo 624 CA. 80W UV

11/21/2016, 09:53 AM	#5
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	I don't understand the "250 gallon" comments. The title and first line both mention 1000GL, which I would assume gallons and not liters. I think 3 or 5 would be fine, although you will probably still witness some sparring to establish a hierarchy. Tim's suggestion might help with that. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

11/21/2016, 10:13 AM	#6
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	The tank is in Liters, not gallons being he is in Indonesia __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

11/21/2016, 08:59 AM	#4
scar79 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southwestern CT Posts: 534	That's a lot of tang for a 250 gallon. How long is it? I think your order of introduction looks good. I'd probably add the trio of yellows with the sailfin. Adding three different sizes would probably be wise. I added a trio of yellows to a 480 and two never accepted the third. The two did live harmoniously together, though, along with a sailfin and naso and other larger predatory fish.

11/21/2016, 10:20 AM	#7
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...0#post24827940 __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

11/21/2016, 10:36 AM	#8
pfan151 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,897	I think you are already overstocked with tangs but if you are set on a yellow I definitely would not try more than one.

11/21/2016, 11:21 AM	#12
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	I'm confused!! Is it gallons or liters?

11/21/2016, 11:23 AM	#13
GSMclowns A Reef Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 364	It is in Gallons. I think the dimensions are 10' x 4' x 3' or something like that.. __________________ Bao ================================= ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

11/21/2016, 11:26 AM	#14
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Is my link broken? If so, it goes to a thread about the (same?) tank, which is 10'x3'x4' __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

11/21/2016, 11:42 AM	#16
kuzko Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 147	Thanks for the link nereefpat. Confirms 1,000 gallon. I'll be honest it threw me off seeing OP from Indonesia made me think metric which made me think 1,000 GIGAliters.... (1,000,000,000,000 LITERS)

11/21/2016, 12:34 PM	#18
coralfish Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hardmoney, KY Posts: 750	As many as you want! Go with 7 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ One leg missing and both hands free. Current Tank Info: 220 Reef

11/21/2016, 12:36 PM	#20
coralfish Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hardmoney, KY Posts: 750	How many yellow tang for 1000GL tank That's 897 gallons (empty). Nice size for tangs for sure! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ One leg missing and both hands free. Current Tank Info: 220 Reef

11/21/2016, 06:53 PM	#21
MrDaniel Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 51	Wow, that is a massive tank. 1,000 Giga Liters could house a tang or two

11/21/2016, 11:59 PM	#22
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Gal = gallon Personally I'd skip the kole and get a two spot. Not nearly as common, cheap, and looks cool. Other than that I'd maybe skip the multiples and get a purple in the mix. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

11/22/2016, 12:17 AM	#23
TangingOut Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,511	7 purple tangs and 1 yellow.