Tang

razmin · 05/19/2007, 09:22 PM

HELLO ALL,

CAN I PUT TANG FISH TOGETHERIN MY 67 GAL TANK.

BLUE TANG
POWDER BLUE
POWDER BALCK
POWDER BROWN
YELLOW TANG
PURPLE TANG

NEED UR COMMENT.

TQ

shag26272 · 05/19/2007, 09:27 PM

what do you mean together? what dimensions are your tank, also what type of skimmer do you have?

Silverfin · 05/19/2007, 09:28 PM

You can put Blue Tang, ONE of the powder tangs, Yellow Tang, and MAYBE the purple tang together. You CANNOT put all the Powder tangs together since they are too closly related and they will constantly fight until they kill each other. I'm not sure about the Yellow Tang and the Purple Tang though.......The Blue Tang is always peaceful with almost any Tang. Since you have a 67gal tank. I would only put two-to-three tangs in the tank max.

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razmin · 05/19/2007, 09:29 PM

put in one tank. 4' X 1.8'X1.8' . about 67 gallon.

shag26272 · 05/19/2007, 09:29 PM

I would look into a Kole tang also

shag26272 · 05/19/2007, 09:30 PM

also be prepared to treat ich before you get a Tang especially the Blue tangs and powdered

razmin · 05/19/2007, 09:34 PM

what is it ich.how to treat.

shag26272 · 05/19/2007, 09:36 PM

check the fish disease forums there is tons of info, do you have a skimmer?

t5Nitro · 05/19/2007, 09:45 PM

Not good information given at all above. 1 tang, and a smaller tang at that should be put in a 67 gallon, and then that tang will need a larger tank when it grows most likely. I would look into a kole tang, a yellow tang, possibly a small purple tang, a tomini tang, or something like that. And only one of those.

You need a very large system to house a powder blue, powder brown, and white cheek tang together, as they are all the same family, and a fairly large system for the 2 zebrasomas (yellow/purple). Purples will get real aggresive most likely, so if you decide on one, go with a small one and put it in the tank last.

shag26272 · 05/19/2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by t5Nitro
Not good information given at all above. 1 tang, and a smaller tang at that should be put in a 67 gallon, and then that tang will need a larger tank when it grows most likely. I would look into a kole tang, a yellow tang, possibly a small purple tang, a tomini tang, or something like that. And only one of those.

You need a very large system to house a powder blue, powder brown, and white cheek tang together, as they are all the same family, and a fairly large system for the 2 zebrasomas (yellow/purple). Purples will get real aggresive most likely, so if you decide on one, go with a small one and put it in the tank last.

perhaps you didnt read the whole thread, next time you should before you criticize other people

Silverfin · 05/19/2007, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by shag26272
I would look into a Kole Tang also

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I personally like the Sohal Tangs.....We have one that's a real beauty.

Sk8r · 05/19/2007, 09:49 PM

Many of the tangs you list have an adult size approximating one foot---that's one *foot* in length in adult size, plus requiring several feet of running room just to maintain good health. Get one yellow or purple tang, which maxes out at 8 inches, and consider some other fish.

Remember that tangs are extremely prone to ich, a parasite, and need to be quarantined for a month before entry into your tank, so you can treat the disease: you cannot treat in your main tank---the treatment will kill your tank. Also tangs that are underexercised and not fed far more greens than meat are prone to develop holes or lesions around head and lateral line [hlle] and this is another reason not to crowd them in the least.

Silverfin · 05/19/2007, 09:52 PM

Sorry, i forgot that we were talking about a much smaller system.....kinda ridiculous to say, but......

shag26272 · 05/19/2007, 10:02 PM

and I asked about your skimmer because they poop serious amounts, if you post your tank specs we can give you better advice Im sure.

AquaReeferMan · 05/19/2007, 10:18 PM

No tang should be in a tank smaller then 75g. Even so a 75g is ok for 1 of the smaller species of tangs. If you want large fish get a larger system.

shag26272 · 05/19/2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AquaReeferMan
No tang should be in a tank smaller then 75g. Even so a 75g is ok for 1 of the smaller species of tangs. If you want large fish get a larger system.

so you would put a tang in a 24x24x30? thats a little ridiculous his tank is 4 feet long and is basically a 75 with the right equipment he would be fine with a small tang

fancyfish · 05/19/2007, 10:37 PM

I would look into a kole tang as well. Most tangs really do much better with larger systems. I think if you polled people who have kept tangs in smaller tanks and then transfered to larger systems will agree that their tangs are much healthier and more active than in the smaller system

05/19/2007, 09:22 PM	#1
razmin Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 13	Tang HELLO ALL, CAN I PUT TANG FISH TOGETHERIN MY 67 GAL TANK. BLUE TANG POWDER BLUE POWDER BALCK POWDER BROWN YELLOW TANG PURPLE TANG NEED UR COMMENT. TQ

05/19/2007, 09:27 PM	#2
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	what do you mean together? what dimensions are your tank, also what type of skimmer do you have? __________________ .

05/19/2007, 09:28 PM	#3
Silverfin Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brentwood, California Posts: 224	You can put Blue Tang, ONE of the powder tangs, Yellow Tang, and MAYBE the purple tang together. You CANNOT put all the Powder tangs together since they are too closly related and they will constantly fight until they kill each other. I'm not sure about the Yellow Tang and the Purple Tang though.......The Blue Tang is always peaceful with almost any Tang. Since you have a 67gal tank. I would only put two-to-three tangs in the tank max. __________ I am my Father's Daughter.....reef wise..... __________________ Arrested Person:"I swear to drunk i am not God." Current Tank Info: Family 210gal reef, 30gal frag,

05/19/2007, 09:29 PM	#5
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	I would look into a Kole tang also __________________ .

05/19/2007, 09:30 PM	#6
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	also be prepared to treat ich before you get a Tang especially the Blue tangs and powdered __________________ .

05/19/2007, 09:34 PM	#7
razmin Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 13	what is it ich.how to treat.

05/19/2007, 09:36 PM	#8
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	check the fish disease forums there is tons of info, do you have a skimmer? __________________ .

05/19/2007, 09:45 PM	#9
t5Nitro Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,384	Not good information given at all above. 1 tang, and a smaller tang at that should be put in a 67 gallon, and then that tang will need a larger tank when it grows most likely. I would look into a kole tang, a yellow tang, possibly a small purple tang, a tomini tang, or something like that. And only one of those. You need a very large system to house a powder blue, powder brown, and white cheek tang together, as they are all the same family, and a fairly large system for the 2 zebrasomas (yellow/purple). Purples will get real aggresive most likely, so if you decide on one, go with a small one and put it in the tank last. __________________ ATI T5 club Current Tank Info: Left the hobby, looking to re-enter in the future

05/19/2007, 09:47 PM	#11
Silverfin Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brentwood, California Posts: 224	Originally posted by shag26272 I would look into a Kole Tang also ---- I personally like the Sohal Tangs.....We have one that's a real beauty.

05/19/2007, 09:49 PM	#12
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Many of the tangs you list have an adult size approximating one foot---that's one foot in length in adult size, plus requiring several feet of running room just to maintain good health. Get one yellow or purple tang, which maxes out at 8 inches, and consider some other fish. Remember that tangs are extremely prone to ich, a parasite, and need to be quarantined for a month before entry into your tank, so you can treat the disease: you cannot treat in your main tank---the treatment will kill your tank. Also tangs that are underexercised and not fed far more greens than meat are prone to develop holes or lesions around head and lateral line [hlle] and this is another reason not to crowd them in the least. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

05/19/2007, 09:52 PM	#13
Silverfin Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brentwood, California Posts: 224	Sorry, i forgot that we were talking about a much smaller system.....kinda ridiculous to say, but...... __________________ Arrested Person:"I swear to drunk i am not God." Current Tank Info: Family 210gal reef, 30gal frag,

05/19/2007, 10:02 PM	#14
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	and I asked about your skimmer because they poop serious amounts, if you post your tank specs we can give you better advice Im sure. __________________ .

05/19/2007, 10:18 PM	#15
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	No tang should be in a tank smaller then 75g. Even so a 75g is ok for 1 of the smaller species of tangs. If you want large fish get a larger system. __________________ 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

05/19/2007, 10:37 PM	#17
fancyfish Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,418	I would look into a kole tang as well. Most tangs really do much better with larger systems. I think if you polled people who have kept tangs in smaller tanks and then transfered to larger systems will agree that their tangs are much healthier and more active than in the smaller system __________________ The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Albert Einstein I hate micro-bubbles!! Current Tank Info: 215 gallon oceanic Ultimate with starfire front, 3-250 watt metal halide, 4-36 inch 39 watt T-5 actinic and daylight bulbs, aquamedic turboflotor shorty with mesh mod 3-Tunze Turbelle® stream 6105 with controller, 40 gallon sump