Clown Tang, ...and Tang police question...

ccloveraz · 12/09/2006, 06:26 PM

Two questions,

-What is the bottom line on the clown tang? Does it need a super large tank or just premier water quality. Also what is the adult size in captivity?

-What is the the deal with "tang police" is it like the sierra club for fish? Or that the body shape of certain fish suggests long, high speed swimming?

Thanks,
Daniel

keinreis · 12/09/2006, 06:32 PM

AquaReeferMan · 12/09/2006, 07:08 PM

All tangs need large systems. They are open swimmers and do best in tanks around 6 feet in length. If you have a juvi you can get away with it being in a smaller tank(55g-75g) for a year or so but in the long run they need a rather large system along with good water quality.

The tang police was made up to correct people who have tangs in small tanks. Say you have a Yellow Tang in a 30g, the tang police will be all over you for it.

keinreis · 12/09/2006, 07:21 PM

another good example of what the tang police would freaqk out on. I made that graphic for a friend of mine who is on here who has a 120 with 5 tangs in it. I told him I was gona nark him out

He has so far
2 Hippo Tangs
1 Yellow tang
1 sailfin tang
1 powder blue

as well as a coper band, clown, and others.

ccloveraz · 12/09/2006, 07:45 PM

I have a 3" scopas in my 43 and he is happy as can be.

Anyway is the clown tang a no-no or just one of those fish that requires more attention?

And I am not trying to be a d*ck about the tang police, it just really reminded me of the sierra club

msuzuki126 · 12/09/2006, 07:52 PM

Well I hope you're not planning to put it in the 43 with the scopas. That's too small for the scopas alone.

ccloveraz · 12/09/2006, 08:03 PM

Thats why I would like to know how big they get, and how fast they get there.

I am going to build a 1200 gallon+ system in about 18 months(FOWLER) and I would like to have a healthy specimen to introduce.

yoboyjdizz · 12/09/2006, 08:55 PM

that would be a good size tank.. they get very territorial and like to dominate a tank. There very hardy fish just in small spaces don't get along well with others.. In a very large tank they can be a decent community fish.

wiszmaster · 12/29/2006, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by keinreis
another good example of what the tang police would freaqk out on. I made that graphic for a friend of mine who is on here who has a 120 with 5 tangs in it. I told him I was gona nark him out

He has so far
2 Hippo Tangs
1 Yellow tang
1 sailfin tang
1 powder blue

as well as a coper band, clown, and others.

HAHAHA ... thats me .. thats me!

and its a one fiddy g tank ... ;-)

can you see all 5 of my tangs in there?!

brad23 · 12/29/2006, 01:52 PM

you people sicken me.

If your going to build a big then wait until it is up, your 43g tank is way to small for a clown tang or any other type of tang.

cbeitel · 12/29/2006, 02:10 PM

My advice is... Please be responsible. Stock your 43 with fish that will mature and be happy in a 43 for life. Also, Tangs tend to fight with each other. I have 3 in my 140... They have an occasional "Dispute". So far so no real damage But I sometimes wish I had only 2.

You might want to wait until you actually begin your large tank build. Then buy him and place him in a QT tank while you finish out your build. A large tank build can take 3-6 months or more.

Often times our best laid plans get interrupted by life!!

Tokey · 12/29/2006, 02:32 PM

Don't do it !!! I just wiped out my tank because I got stupid thinking I could keep a Hippo in a small tank while I was waiting for my 150gl to be ready. I knew better but I got greedy and now my dead fish are paying for it.

818 · 12/29/2006, 02:41 PM

Rott in hell wiszmaster.

PrivateJoker64 · 12/29/2006, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by My F1sh R D34D!
Rott in hell wiszmaster.

This thread will be locked soon.....

dawnskaybug · 12/29/2006, 02:51 PM

In b4 da lock
I have a Naso yellow and just caught a clown last night
in a 100 w sump
My Naso I had in a 55 for 6 months he didnt move around much and now the yellow and naso only hang on one side of the tank

Untill this morning now there hanging with the clown not messing or anything
They might be getting the lowdown and rumors on whats going on in the OC

geo*SanAnto · 12/29/2006, 04:27 PM

Thats a 150g they should hane plenty of space to swim.As far as dispuites the fish will quickly learn the golden rule-the fish thats bigger ,faster eats better.

Navyblue · 12/29/2006, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wiszmaster
HAHAHA ... thats me .. thats me!

and its a one fiddy g tank ... ;-)

can you see all 5 of my tangs in there?!

<--- Mine has 7, including Dory.

staticx · 12/29/2006, 06:18 PM

I would have to say just chill out and wait

wiszmaster · 12/29/2006, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by My F1sh R D34D!
Rott in hell wiszmaster.

Thank You?

why even bother opening your mouth when its not anything productive, or positive ... ?

12/09/2006, 06:26 PM	#1
ccloveraz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 188	Clown Tang, ...and Tang police question... Two questions, -What is the bottom line on the clown tang? Does it need a super large tank or just premier water quality. Also what is the adult size in captivity? -What is the the deal with "tang police" is it like the sierra club for fish? Or that the body shape of certain fish suggests long, high speed swimming? Thanks, Daniel

12/09/2006, 07:08 PM	#3
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	All tangs need large systems. They are open swimmers and do best in tanks around 6 feet in length. If you have a juvi you can get away with it being in a smaller tank(55g-75g) for a year or so but in the long run they need a rather large system along with good water quality. The tang police was made up to correct people who have tangs in small tanks. Say you have a Yellow Tang in a 30g, the tang police will be all over you for it. __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

12/09/2006, 07:52 PM	#6
msuzuki126 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dutchess County, New York Posts: 1,377	Well I hope you're not planning to put it in the 43 with the scopas. That's too small for the scopas alone. __________________ Red House=My 90 build. Matt. Current Tank Info: 90 rebuild

12/29/2006, 01:52 PM	#10
brad23 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bloomington IL Posts: 2,959	you people sicken me. If your going to build a big then wait until it is up, your 43g tank is way to small for a clown tang or any other type of tang. __________________ Ye old English Current Tank Info: 75g reef

12/29/2006, 02:10 PM	#11
cbeitel Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: McKinney, Texas Posts: 367	My advice is... Please be responsible. Stock your 43 with fish that will mature and be happy in a 43 for life. Also, Tangs tend to fight with each other. I have 3 in my 140... They have an occasional "Dispute". So far so no real damage But I sometimes wish I had only 2. You might want to wait until you actually begin your large tank build. Then buy him and place him in a QT tank while you finish out your build. A large tank build can take 3-6 months or more. Often times our best laid plans get interrupted by life!! __________________ Favorite Quote from a customer at my store... "It says here these fish are best kept in schools, but can I keep them in my home?" Honest to God, someone said that. -Chip Current Tank Info: You have too many tanks, says my wife

12/09/2006, 06:32 PM	#2
keinreis Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, Florida Posts: 697

12/09/2006, 07:21 PM	#4
keinreis Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, Florida Posts: 697	another good example of what the tang police would freaqk out on. I made that graphic for a friend of mine who is on here who has a 120 with 5 tangs in it. I told him I was gona nark him out He has so far 2 Hippo Tangs 1 Yellow tang 1 sailfin tang 1 powder blue as well as a coper band, clown, and others.

12/09/2006, 07:45 PM	#5
ccloveraz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 188	I have a 3" scopas in my 43 and he is happy as can be. Anyway is the clown tang a no-no or just one of those fish that requires more attention? And I am not trying to be a d*ck about the tang police, it just really reminded me of the sierra club

12/09/2006, 08:03 PM	#7
ccloveraz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 188	Thats why I would like to know how big they get, and how fast they get there. I am going to build a 1200 gallon+ system in about 18 months(FOWLER) and I would like to have a healthy specimen to introduce.

12/09/2006, 08:55 PM	#8
yoboyjdizz Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 3,137	that would be a good size tank.. they get very territorial and like to dominate a tank. There very hardy fish just in small spaces don't get along well with others.. In a very large tank they can be a decent community fish.

12/29/2006, 02:32 PM	#12
Tokey Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 87	Don't do it !!! I just wiped out my tank because I got stupid thinking I could keep a Hippo in a small tank while I was waiting for my 150gl to be ready. I knew better but I got greedy and now my dead fish are paying for it.

12/29/2006, 02:41 PM	#13
818 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,759	Rott in hell wiszmaster. __________________ I'll be back.

12/29/2006, 02:51 PM	#15
dawnskaybug Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Andesen AFB Guam Posts: 132	In b4 da lock I have a Naso yellow and just caught a clown last night in a 100 w sump My Naso I had in a 55 for 6 months he didnt move around much and now the yellow and naso only hang on one side of the tank Untill this morning now there hanging with the clown not messing or anything They might be getting the lowdown and rumors on whats going on in the OC

12/29/2006, 04:27 PM	#16
geo*SanAnto Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: san anto Posts: 128	Thats a 150g they should hane plenty of space to swim.As far as dispuites the fish will quickly learn the golden rule-the fish thats bigger ,faster eats better. __________________ all screwed up! Current Tank Info: 30 long sps mostly

12/29/2006, 06:18 PM	#18
staticx Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 825	I would have to say just chill out and wait