What tang can i get in my 60 gallon tank?

[TampaReefer79]

I had a feeling his mind was already made up. The scariest part to me, is that there are so many folks on RC that think a hippo in a 60 gallon tank is a good idea.

[StripestheEel]

Can't believe they went to the trouble to create another username.

No matter how much knowledge is available on these forums, people still don't listen.

[jason2459]

Originally Posted by StripestheEel

Can't believe they went to the trouble to create another username.

No matter how much knowledge is available on these forums, people still don't listen.

Some people don't but there are many that do! I know I've learned a lot from this site. Heck, I used to have a yellow tang in my 55. I didn't know any different. I got it with the tank that I inherited. I'm sure the person that previously owned it was told it was fine by the LFS. As the yellow tang got bigger it definitely got more agressive.

Sometimes you can not blame people that don't listen either. It is much easier to trust someone in person then it is someone behind a keyboard. I did the worse thing anyone ever could based on the advice of the LFS. My LFS sold me a hippo blue tang. He assured me that it being only 2" it would not be able to outgrow the tank.

After being on this site for a little while now and reading all I can I would have done things a lot different. For one, that yellow tang would have found a new home very quickly and I certainly would have never gotten the second tang.

[anbosu]

Originally Posted by StripestheEel

Can't believe they went to the trouble to create another username.

No matter how much knowledge is available on these forums, people still don't listen.

The thing I don't get that I see repeatedly is why would someone ask a question if they are just going to completely disregard the advice?

[jubjub]

IBTL..haha getting a lil vicious... i read a study somewhere that was posted on this forum about basically pretty much tangs/anthias(what he tested) arent stupid fish they know where the food is and the reason they say they need so much swimming space is cause they were constantly on the move in the ocean because a big school of fish would just decimate any food source fast... although if they have a food source thats in the same place all the time they would stay in that area. if i remember right the guy tested in a huge tank and the fish stayed in the corner of the tank.... go figure....either way i'd say he could keep a tang for 6-12months if he got it small like in the 1-1.5" range (i've seen some .25-.5" hippos before) then might have to find it a hew home

[TampaReefer79]

Originally Posted by jubjub

IBTL..haha getting a lil vicious... i read a study somewhere that was posted on this forum about basically pretty much tangs/anthias(what he tested) arent stupid fish they know where the food is and the reason they say they need so much swimming space is cause they were constantly on the move in the ocean because a big school of fish would just decimate any food source fast... although if they have a food source thats in the same place all the time they would stay in that area. if i remember right the guy tested in a huge tank and the fish stayed in the corner of the tank.... go figure....either way i'd say he could keep a tang for 6-12months if he got it small like in the 1-1.5" range (i've seen some .25-.5" hippos before) then might have to find it a hew home

The hippo tangs small enough for this 'experiment' are very bad specimens to purchase...and even if one made it, what would be the point for 6 months?

[mcjlance]

Originally Posted by Reefer.lol

LOL! Ok that was a good comback. But seriously my mind wasn't made up. If 11 people told me yes and 2 told me no I probably wouldn't get a tang. I've always been the type to rebel or go against the grain. That's just me.

Wow! In practical psychology you're called a mismatcher. You have a subconscious need to disagree with whatever you hear regardless of the message. You comprise a smaller segment of society who consistently stonewall and irritate those around you. Your need to be "right" even when you're not will ultimately damage and potentially ruin the relationships you have. However, you probably don't have many to begin with. Except of course for your mom.

[jcolletteiii]

Originally Posted by mcjlance

Wow! In practical psychology you're called a mismatcher. You have a subconscious need to disagree with whatever you hear regardless of the message...

And in interwebz slang-ology, you're called a necrobumper!

[mcjlance]

Originally Posted by jcolletteiii

And in interwebz slang-ology, you're called a necrobumper!

you're right, I didn't realize it was such an old thread. My apologies to the community.

[Nofskee]

Im starting up a 24" x 24" x 22" and trying to plan out my lighting.

I was planning on going with a single EcoTech Radion XR15w PRO...but was wondering if the EcoTech Radion XR30w G3 PRO would be overkill.

Im new to the Radions, just unsure about their power.

Thanks!

[fishhuman]

Set up a thread

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by fishhuman

Set up a thread

In the proper forum.

[Drewl117]

Stock for the tank you have, and not the one you plan on having someday.[/QUOTE]

Great advise!!

[webslinger]

Originally Posted by 1boatnut

MOST Tangs should be left in the ocean.

Those who think they are giving certain species of Tangs a better quality of life because they put them in a 6' tank are delusional. A better life would be to leave them in their natural habitat.

That said,nothing will change

+1

Every Tang i see in a tank (no matter what size) swims back and forth the length of the glass like they are in jail. Tank size really doesn't matter. Not much difference if they swim 2 ft turn around and swim back or 6 ft turn around and swim back. Bristletooth are an exception.

[brad]

That's bigger than my quarantine tank. A small blue tang should be fine for a year or so, as long as you don't get attached. Very easy fish to find a buyer for.