Hippo Tang growth, behavior, and lifespan in a 55g. - Page 5

jason2459 · 12/09/2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CRC88

Yeah.....So do I! There's an absolute beauty at my LFS. Just saw him today. $190 thou - does that seem like a fair price for a 4-5" fish?

That's a good price right now for purple tangs. Their price has gone up recently

Jcohen9999 · 12/09/2011, 06:04 PM

lol. it's the going rate apparently. I was looking at at 3" specimen but I couldn't do it for that much. I have a reef tank with fish not a fish tank with coral so my priorities are clear to me.

BuckeyeTodd · 12/09/2011, 06:58 PM

Why is it people always flip out about the size of tank for tangs and sharks but not angels(Or many other specimens)?

Paul B · 12/09/2011, 07:32 PM

Jcohen why not? Were any of your fish born in fake water?

lordofthereef · 12/09/2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul B

Jcohen why not? Were any of your fish born in fake water?

I think he is saying he'd rather spend big money on his corals.

Jcohen9999 · 12/09/2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul B

Jcohen why not? Were any of your fish born in fake water?

Well...there's a small chance the 'CB' clowns were

but honestly I've been boating on the south sure for a long time and even though I collected the water about 2 miles offshore I was worried about fertilizers, pesticides and other unknown crude. Maybe next year.

MarineSniper · 12/09/2011, 10:02 PM

I purchased a very small (a bit less than 2") BHT in early August with only my 75g running. I had the 6' tank but it wasn't set up yet

That tang is now pushing 5" (in the 6' tank for 2 wks now). Fish growth is somewhat retarded when placed in a small tank but it is seldom in the best interest of the animal. When I caved in to my 2 y/o...and my own love of the fish, I have to admit; I was already planning the setup of the new tank and the fish was exceptionally small, to start with. Given the proper care, they can grow very fast. I never anticipated the fish to nearly triple in size, in 4 months. Had I not had the larger tank, I would have had the dilemma of giving the fish away, as I would never attempt to retard her growth with reduced feeding

What you have to remember is this: These fish are Always available in the trade. This isn't a species that you're going to miss a once in a lifetime opportunity to attain. You will be MUCH happier to see her swimming in the larger tank, once you have it and will feel better that you waited...trust me. We've all had these moments at one point or another. My wife (and I) wanted a mandarin or preferably 2, which is hard to do. I explained to her, and myself, that with a new tank going up, there was a very distinct possibility that the pod population would be unstable, possibly causing problems with maintaining a live food source. Yesterday, I purchased a green, a red and a red dragonette from a local member. All are cohabiting in a 65g and eat frozen and even flake food

I hate to sound cliche' but good things come to those who wait...especially in this hobby. You already know it's an unwise move and were looking for confirmation here. I don't know why there was so much flaming, and I hope none of this came across as such. I'm giving you the exact advice I would give to anyone I know who asked for it regarding this potential purchase

Paul B · 12/10/2011, 06:17 AM

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I was worried about fertilizers, pesticides and other unknown crude.

Fish love that stuff from the South shore,

I have always used it.

Jcohen9999 · 12/10/2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul B

I have always used it.

I know. I know. Maybe next year.

Now back to binding Tangs....

jon99 · 12/10/2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CRC88

Yeah.....So do I! There's an absolute beauty at my LFS. Just saw him today. $190 thou - does that seem like a fair price for a 4-5" fish?

I managed to snag one from my LFS for $65 this past summer!!!! They only get a few once or twice a year so I asked him to call me next time they came in. It was smaller 2-3", but even the bigger 3-4" ones were "only" $85. I wanted a small one because it's in a 40g breeder frag tank... I know, I know, but it's perfectly healthy, eats like a pig, has grown atleast an inch and a half in the last 6 months, and my 220g is only a month or so from being ready for it.

SCWilliams28092 · 12/10/2011, 03:22 PM

I am new here and even I know that this idea is dumb. Save the fish.

12/09/2011, 06:58 PM	#103
BuckeyeTodd Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,054	Why is it people always flip out about the size of tank for tangs and sharks but not angels(Or many other specimens)? __________________ Current Tank 150 Cube 36x36x27 2mp40w es, four bulb Tek and six bulb Tek, SRO 3000

12/09/2011, 07:32 PM	#104
Paul B Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 15,549	Jcohen why not? Were any of your fish born in fake water? __________________ I used to get shocked when I put my hand in my tank. Then the electric eel went dead. Current Tank Info: 100 gal reef set up in 1971

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12/09/2011, 06:04 PM	#102
Jcohen9999 Overkill Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 740	lol. it's the going rate apparently. I was looking at at 3" specimen but I couldn't do it for that much. I have a reef tank with fish not a fish tank with coral so my priorities are clear to me.

12/09/2011, 10:02 PM	#107
MarineSniper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 554	I purchased a very small (a bit less than 2") BHT in early August with only my 75g running. I had the 6' tank but it wasn't set up yet That tang is now pushing 5" (in the 6' tank for 2 wks now). Fish growth is somewhat retarded when placed in a small tank but it is seldom in the best interest of the animal. When I caved in to my 2 y/o...and my own love of the fish, I have to admit; I was already planning the setup of the new tank and the fish was exceptionally small, to start with. Given the proper care, they can grow very fast. I never anticipated the fish to nearly triple in size, in 4 months. Had I not had the larger tank, I would have had the dilemma of giving the fish away, as I would never attempt to retard her growth with reduced feeding What you have to remember is this: These fish are Always available in the trade. This isn't a species that you're going to miss a once in a lifetime opportunity to attain. You will be MUCH happier to see her swimming in the larger tank, once you have it and will feel better that you waited...trust me. We've all had these moments at one point or another. My wife (and I) wanted a mandarin or preferably 2, which is hard to do. I explained to her, and myself, that with a new tank going up, there was a very distinct possibility that the pod population would be unstable, possibly causing problems with maintaining a live food source. Yesterday, I purchased a green, a red and a red dragonette from a local member. All are cohabiting in a 65g and eat frozen and even flake food I hate to sound cliche' but good things come to those who wait...especially in this hobby. You already know it's an unwise move and were looking for confirmation here. I don't know why there was so much flaming, and I hope none of this came across as such. I'm giving you the exact advice I would give to anyone I know who asked for it regarding this potential purchase

12/10/2011, 03:22 PM	#111
SCWilliams28092 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: 704 North Carolina Posts: 4	I am new here and even I know that this idea is dumb. Save the fish.