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08/01/2008, 09:20 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Anchorage, AK (Alaska) Home of the frozen weasel
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Tang compatability
Would a Blue Caribbean Tang (Acanthurus coeruleus), and a Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus) do okay together in a 105 gallon tank? Or will they fight because they are both in the Acanthurus family?
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08/01/2008, 11:06 AM
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Location: Indianapolis, IN
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I wouldn't try it, they look too similar IMO. I have a powder blue and a yellow tang who get along fine. Another big factor is WHEN you add them. If you add them at the same time you have the best shot at them getting along but if you have one that has established his/her territory, well, it can get ugly.
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08/01/2008, 11:16 AM
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Location: PA
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Lots of info on tangs:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/fishindex3.htm Acanthurus Part 1: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/acanthurTngs.htm Acanthurus Part 2: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/badacanthurusaq.htm Powder Brown Tang: Behavior: Territoriality Very. One to a tank, unless the system is huge; several hundred gallons. If you're as tang-crazy as astronauts try surgeons of different body shapes. Congeners, species in the same genus generally slash it out. Info from: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/GoldRimSs.htm |
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