Mixing Tang Species?

SSpiro · 01/01/2009, 07:14 PM

I am working on stocking my 125g, and tangs are my ultimate favorite.

Presently I have a purple and a scopas and they get along great. Both are Zebrasoma's.

Can I add one Paracanthurus tangs (Hippo, Regal?), and one Ctenochaetus (Bristletooth Tomini), and one Acanthurus (PBT)?

I know same species tangs can be an issue, but what a mix like this?

Fish_wiz2 · 01/01/2009, 07:18 PM

it really depends on the specimen as many can get along fine while some just start trouble

crvz · 01/01/2009, 07:24 PM

That's a LOT of fish for a 125 in my experience. I assume this is a reef? Could be an intense bioload as well. While it's true that adding surgeonfish from different genera can be done with success, ultimately it's up to the particular fish personality, and I think you'd be pushing your luck with 5 in a 125 gallon setup.

nikon187 · 01/01/2009, 07:51 PM

i would do no more than 3 in a 125.. i would pick either the hippo or tomini

SSpiro · 01/02/2009, 06:46 AM

Great info guys.. Thanks.

01/01/2009, 07:14 PM	#1
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,942	Mixing Tang Species? I am working on stocking my 125g, and tangs are my ultimate favorite. Presently I have a purple and a scopas and they get along great. Both are Zebrasoma's. Can I add one Paracanthurus tangs (Hippo, Regal?), and one Ctenochaetus (Bristletooth Tomini), and one Acanthurus (PBT)? I know same species tangs can be an issue, but what a mix like this?

01/01/2009, 07:18 PM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	it really depends on the specimen as many can get along fine while some just start trouble __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

01/01/2009, 07:24 PM	#3
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	That's a LOT of fish for a 125 in my experience. I assume this is a reef? Could be an intense bioload as well. While it's true that adding surgeonfish from different genera can be done with success, ultimately it's up to the particular fish personality, and I think you'd be pushing your luck with 5 in a 125 gallon setup. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?

01/01/2009, 07:51 PM	#4
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	i would do no more than 3 in a 125.. i would pick either the hippo or tomini __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

01/02/2009, 06:46 AM	#5
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,942	Great info guys.. Thanks.