Urgent QT tank size question

Fishmommy · 05/03/2014, 03:12 PM

I have a 10g QT tank with a firefish and a baby banggai in it.
I have the opportunity to buy a 3" white tail tang. Can the tank sustain all three for a few weeks? Will the tang bother the two shy fish in that size tank?
I don't want any trouble but I do want this fish.

bnumair · 05/03/2014, 03:18 PM

ideally i recommend atleast 20gal tank for QT but if space it limited and fish dont have aggression issues then you should be fine for qt term. Each fish behaves differently so hard to say if they will fight or chase eachother or not. The earlier two are peaceful fish but tang not so sure.

Fishmommy · 05/03/2014, 05:03 PM

yeah, I'm not so sure either. afraid the activity of the tang will freak the other two out in such a small space.

Dmorty217 · 05/03/2014, 05:28 PM

I would worry about ammonia in a tank that size, especially with a tang not to mention the others. Do you have Nother tank to setup? If not add a piece of liverock and lots of PVC pieces for hiding to make everyone feel secure. Also get a ammonia alert badge so you will know when the ammonia is rising right away. The tang being the last fish added I doubt you will have any aggression problems, if the tang was established then it would be a different story

scubadan206 · 05/03/2014, 05:56 PM

Whitetail tang!!! No fair!!! How'd you find one?
I second the liverock, and alert badge. If this is the largest tank you got, use it. Keep up with water changes and add a bacterial supplement like bio-spira or similar. Keep some meds at the ready and maybe some egg crate to separate any combatants.
Good luck
Daniel

Fishmommy · 05/03/2014, 11:38 PM

The QT tank is fully cycled and has a filter rated for 30 gallons, but I am still on the fence about adding a third fish to such a small tank. I think I am gonna hold off and not take the chance.
It's a hard decision though!

scubadan206 · 05/04/2014, 09:19 AM

If you've got a line on a true Whitetail bistletooth tang for reasonable money, do not pass it up! I've seen people on waiting list for more than a year to get that fish! The firefish and Bangai are easy to find anywhere.
Daniel.

05/03/2014, 03:12 PM	#1
Fishmommy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NH, USA Posts: 1,214	Urgent QT tank size question I have a 10g QT tank with a firefish and a baby banggai in it. I have the opportunity to buy a 3" white tail tang. Can the tank sustain all three for a few weeks? Will the tang bother the two shy fish in that size tank? I don't want any trouble but I do want this fish. __________________ 135 DSA reef w/50 MRC sump. 10 + 5 QT, 180 planted, 75 planted

05/03/2014, 03:18 PM	#2
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 7,751 Blog Entries: 15	ideally i recommend atleast 20gal tank for QT but if space it limited and fish dont have aggression issues then you should be fine for qt term. Each fish behaves differently so hard to say if they will fight or chase eachother or not. The earlier two are peaceful fish but tang not so sure. __________________ Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE

05/03/2014, 05:03 PM	#3
Fishmommy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NH, USA Posts: 1,214	yeah, I'm not so sure either. afraid the activity of the tang will freak the other two out in such a small space. __________________ 135 DSA reef w/50 MRC sump. 10 + 5 QT, 180 planted, 75 planted

05/03/2014, 05:28 PM	#4
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	I would worry about ammonia in a tank that size, especially with a tang not to mention the others. Do you have Nother tank to setup? If not add a piece of liverock and lots of PVC pieces for hiding to make everyone feel secure. Also get a ammonia alert badge so you will know when the ammonia is rising right away. The tang being the last fish added I doubt you will have any aggression problems, if the tang was established then it would be a different story __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

05/03/2014, 11:38 PM	#6
Fishmommy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NH, USA Posts: 1,214	The QT tank is fully cycled and has a filter rated for 30 gallons, but I am still on the fence about adding a third fish to such a small tank. I think I am gonna hold off and not take the chance. It's a hard decision though! __________________ 135 DSA reef w/50 MRC sump. 10 + 5 QT, 180 planted, 75 planted

05/03/2014, 05:56 PM	#5
scubadan206 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Kenosha WI Posts: 985	Whitetail tang!!! No fair!!! How'd you find one? I second the liverock, and alert badge. If this is the largest tank you got, use it. Keep up with water changes and add a bacterial supplement like bio-spira or similar. Keep some meds at the ready and maybe some egg crate to separate any combatants. Good luck Daniel

05/04/2014, 09:19 AM	#7
scubadan206 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Kenosha WI Posts: 985	If you've got a line on a true Whitetail bistletooth tang for reasonable money, do not pass it up! I've seen people on waiting list for more than a year to get that fish! The firefish and Bangai are easy to find anywhere. Daniel.