Yellow tang in 25g QT

thomas.torode · 12/29/2016, 03:49 PM

I recently setup a 6 foot 125g tank and I need some opinions if a 25 gallon tank would be large enough to quarenteen a yellow tang. I also have a 55g that I could use but it would be a big hassle.
(I will not be purchasing the fish until my tank has cycled)

What do you guys think?

gone fishin · 12/29/2016, 03:54 PM

How large is the tang and How long is your QT protocol?

A small juvenile I would more than likely use the 25g an adult then I would probably opt for the 55g. I would also only have the tang in the QT. Good luck just my 2 cents.

thomas.torode · 12/29/2016, 04:03 PM

Yea I would be getting a juvilant.
I'm not sure how long yet.
What would you recommend?

gone fishin · 12/29/2016, 04:10 PM

I will typically do TTM followed by 4-5 weeks(depends on work schedule) in the main QT. At some point I will do 2 rounds of prazi, usually during TTM.

Sk8r · 12/29/2016, 04:35 PM

It depends on the size of the fish, to some extent, granted this isn't too long a stay.

12/29/2016, 03:49 PM	#1
thomas.torode Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 158	Yellow tang in 25g QT I recently setup a 6 foot 125g tank and I need some opinions if a 25 gallon tank would be large enough to quarenteen a yellow tang. I also have a 55g that I could use but it would be a big hassle. (I will not be purchasing the fish until my tank has cycled) What do you guys think?

12/29/2016, 03:54 PM	#2
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	How large is the tang and How long is your QT protocol? A small juvenile I would more than likely use the 25g an adult then I would probably opt for the 55g. I would also only have the tang in the QT. Good luck just my 2 cents. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

12/29/2016, 04:10 PM	#4
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	I will typically do TTM followed by 4-5 weeks(depends on work schedule) in the main QT. At some point I will do 2 rounds of prazi, usually during TTM. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

12/29/2016, 04:35 PM	#5
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	It depends on the size of the fish, to some extent, granted this isn't too long a stay. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

12/29/2016, 04:03 PM	#3
thomas.torode Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 158	Yea I would be getting a juvilant. I'm not sure how long yet. What would you recommend?