Tangs in a barebottom a no no?

honda2sk · 06/27/2007, 01:55 PM

I understand that tangs eat sand to help in digestion? If so then a barebottom tank would not be ideal place to live?

SeanT · 06/27/2007, 01:59 PM

Well I have had a Chevron for a few years with no problems.
Plus, many others have tangs as well.
There is always a little bit of sand in a tank.

Sean

Andrew · 06/27/2007, 01:59 PM

Many people have tangs in BB tanks. Thats the first time I've heard of Tangs needing sand for digestion but it could be true. I've had tangs in my BB tank before and they did fine.

Asuran · 06/27/2007, 02:28 PM

they do? no wonder during feeding time when they need to make space for the meal they end up crop dusting the tank with sand

Snook65 · 06/27/2007, 03:36 PM

I have had no problems w/ tangs in my bare bottom tank for the past three years.

CSS Reef · 06/27/2007, 05:03 PM

Never heard of this..... 2 Tangs (Kole, Regal) in my 120 BB no problems

davidryder · 06/27/2007, 05:06 PM

I would be interested... where did you hear that/

AquaReeferMan · 06/27/2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally posted by honda2sk
I understand that tangs eat sand to help in digestion? If so then a barebottom tank would not be ideal place to live?

Where are you getting this information from. I have never seen any of my tangs eat sand.

IslandCrow · 06/27/2007, 07:12 PM

I've never seen a tang eat sand.

King-Kong · 06/28/2007, 06:00 AM

Some tangs are detrivores, so probably end up eating a bit of sand in their routines (Ive seen Koles chow a bit, for example).

I have a purple in my 90g BB and hes been awesome.

Jon Evans · 06/28/2007, 06:40 AM

i had a hair algae outbreak in my tank once, and my yellow tang picked at the sand where it was growing. other than that, i've never seen him eat sand.

cristhiam · 06/28/2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by Asuran
they do? no wonder during feeding time when they need to make space for the meal they end up crop dusting the tank with sand

lol!! that explains my sailfin tang and my starry blennie. I don't think they eat it on purpose but sure it happens.

honda2sk · 06/28/2007, 10:02 AM

It is documented in numerous sources as well as I have seen it with my own eyes in both captive systems as well as on many dives.

06/27/2007, 01:55 PM	#1
honda2sk Moved On Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 436	Tangs in a barebottom a no no? I understand that tangs eat sand to help in digestion? If so then a barebottom tank would not be ideal place to live?

06/27/2007, 01:59 PM	#2
SeanT Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 13,860	Well I have had a Chevron for a few years with no problems. Plus, many others have tangs as well. There is always a little bit of sand in a tank. Sean __________________ My tank was cool. Current Tank Info: Barebottom (the tank not me...at least not at the moment).

06/27/2007, 02:28 PM	#4
Asuran Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scarborough Posts: 504	they do? no wonder during feeding time when they need to make space for the meal they end up crop dusting the tank with sand __________________ 180gallon reef, 70gallon sump 110gallon reef, 50 gallon sump (former tank) 70gallon FOWLR, 30 gallon sump

06/27/2007, 05:06 PM	#7
davidryder Claris or Elliot? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nightopia Posts: 2,750	I would be interested... where did you hear that/ __________________ A rolling stone gathers no moss... Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef, corner overflow (Mag 9.5), 25g refugium (Mag 5), 15g refugium, Orbit 260w pc, Pan World 50PX-X (Closed loop), AquaC EV-120 (now skimmerless)

06/27/2007, 07:12 PM	#9
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	I've never seen a tang eat sand. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

06/27/2007, 01:59 PM	#3
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Many people have tangs in BB tanks. Thats the first time I've heard of Tangs needing sand for digestion but it could be true. I've had tangs in my BB tank before and they did fine.

06/27/2007, 03:36 PM	#5
Snook65 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 289	I have had no problems w/ tangs in my bare bottom tank for the past three years.

06/27/2007, 05:03 PM	#6
CSS Reef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 595	Never heard of this..... 2 Tangs (Kole, Regal) in my 120 BB no problems

06/28/2007, 06:00 AM	#10
King-Kong Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,346	Some tangs are detrivores, so probably end up eating a bit of sand in their routines (Ive seen Koles chow a bit, for example). I have a purple in my 90g BB and hes been awesome.

06/28/2007, 06:40 AM	#11
Jon Evans Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Massillon, OH Posts: 297	i had a hair algae outbreak in my tank once, and my yellow tang picked at the sand where it was growing. other than that, i've never seen him eat sand. __________________ If you are in the stock market, look to diversify your portfolio with global equities. Warren Buffett said so. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon FOWLR tank with 20 gal sump/fuge

06/28/2007, 10:02 AM	#13
honda2sk Moved On Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 436	It is documented in numerous sources as well as I have seen it with my own eyes in both captive systems as well as on many dives.