Show off your tangs - Page 19

Reeftanks6 · 05/21/2008, 02:08 PM

Wow small little guy. but like kar said i am sure he will fatten up quickly!

Tswifty · 05/21/2008, 02:10 PM

Especially since he started taking frozen foods today

kar93 · 05/21/2008, 02:16 PM

You know, I rememmber when i started this thread. I never thought it would get this far, I never even thought it would split. So, I would just like to thank you all for your great pictures and helpful contributions to this thread. Lets get some more pictures!

Aquarist007 · 05/21/2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally posted by cl2ysta1
Guy down the road from me has a 180.. in wall.. nice tank, but its covered in hair algae and everything else. looked nice when he set it up.. *rich* he has a unicorn tang in there *juvi*. it hasnt grown an inch in years!!!!!! he NEVER FEEDS HIS TANK at all. it finally died.. poor thing. and he did what.. went out and bought another one!

Here is a hippo we rescued from a 55 gallon tank that had nitrates off the charts. he had actually healed quite a bit in this picture as his gills were right through the sides of his gill plates...

This fish is 8-10 inches long!!! who does that???

you should get an award for saving a beautiful fish like that

there is tank of the month, question of the month, thread of the month---there should be fish hero of the month

Aquarist007 · 05/21/2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by kar93
You know, I rememmber when i started this thread. I never thought it would get this far, I never even thought it would split. So, I would just like to thank you all for your great pictures and helpful contributions to this thread. Lets get some more pictures!

from age 14-17 a bunch of us guys hung around this one guys house. His parents both worked and they were so liberal anyways ---that it became a drop in centre---even if you a room for you and your girlfriend. It seemed like when nothing was going on interesting you just had to drop buy that house and something would be happening

This thread is reminding me of those days T.J. it seems like this has become the hang out thread where you know there is always neat things going on
no rooms for you and your girlfriend but I would be in trouble if there were

T.J I have posted over 11,000 times and probably read 10 times that in other postings---no other thread has that honour to me

kar93 · 05/21/2008, 02:27 PM

T.J?

Aquarist007 · 05/21/2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by kar93
T.J?

yeah

Sorry Kar--I still think your thread has been amazing but my comments were directed at T.J

Aquarist007 · 05/21/2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by kar93
T.J?

yeah

Sorry Kar--I still think your thread has been amazing but my comments were directed at T.J

Tswifty · 05/21/2008, 06:33 PM

Haha... thanks capn,

I posted on my other thread that I owe a large portion of my success to your guidance.

cl2ysta1 · 05/21/2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
you should get an award for saving a beautiful fish like that
there is tank of the month, question of the month, thread of the month---there should be fish hero of the month

we named him skeletor. lol. he actually just got sold with the 180 we owned about a month ago. IWe moved to utah and had to restart here. It took almost a year to get the gills covered back up, and it actually started coloring back in, however he will always be scarred. poor guy. he had such a great personality even after such a bad life.

Aquarist007 · 05/21/2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally posted by Tswifty8
Haha... thanks capn,

I posted on my other thread that I owe a large portion of my success to your guidance.

maybe you can nominate Kar---that way he might be speaking to me again

kar93 · 05/22/2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
yeah Sorry Kar--I still think your thread has been amazing but my comments were directed at T.J

Oh, No problem. I just assumed that it was some sort of acronym.

Tswifty · 05/23/2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally posted by capn_hylinur
one of the forums has a message from a mod posted about not discussing tank sizes and tangs--I'll see if I can find it

It popped up tonight

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=739380

Aquarist007 · 05/23/2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally posted by Tswifty8
It popped up tonight

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=739380

thats the one--great thanks

VP · 05/23/2008, 10:17 PM

Here's my bad boy that has recently started eating Xenia, Torch Corals, etc. I've had him almost 9 years.

His/her name is "Matt's Fish" because my husband wanted him.

Aquarist007 · 05/23/2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by VP
Here's my bad boy that has recently started eating Xenia, Torch Corals, etc. I've had him almost 9 years.

His/her name is "Matt's Fish" because my husband wanted him.

that is really strange that he would start eating soft polyps--how big is he and what size of tank do you have him in?

VP · 05/23/2008, 10:37 PM

I posted about him eating corals a few days ago. He's about 8.5" and he's in a 125. He was in my 75 gallon for 8 years until about 1 year ago when I upgraded to the 125 and he didn't start eating corals until the last few months. At least I have lot's of Xenia.

Reeftanks6 · 05/24/2008, 06:31 AM

Yea i have heard of them known to start eating corals when they got bigger or older. I mean you can ask Melev because i know he has had experience with this. He might be a good source to ask about this. But i have heard that they can. When i did hear this i was like wow i never knew that really any tang picked at corals. One thing you mgiht be able to do to stop him/her from picking is either feed more or move the corals around the tank if you can.

JCR's Reef · 05/24/2008, 07:12 AM

You have to keep them well fed or they will find other alternatives. I'm not saying you aren't though so dont take offense to that please. Do you feed your Regal Tang meaty foods? I know they are more apt for meaty foods with algae in there diet. Most people will only feed them algae though.

kar93 · 05/24/2008, 07:24 AM

IMO Tangs should always have meaty foods in their diet. They do eat algae and are herbivores but if you was a vegetarian, would you wanna eat salad for the rest of your life?

Mental1 · 05/24/2008, 04:57 PM

I love tangs. I have a 65g tank. I have no tangs in it. I have a naked clown, a bangaii, a sunburst anthias and a 4 inch rabbitfish. I am upgrading to a 180g. I want some tangs. A reefer buddy said no more than 2 tangs in a 180. My plan is to have a 75g fuge and 30g sump in the basement. Also, lots of open space and swimming room in the tank. Really planning on having lots of sand and lots of room to swim laps. I have read and read and read. I think the Atlantic blues are wonderful, the orange shoulders, the d. sailfin and the yellows and hippos are great. The only other fish I plan on adding are a pair of blue spotted jawfish, maybe some more sunbursts and not much else. Maybe a wrasse.

So given what I have said, 180g six foot tank, lots of room, probably 1800 gph ... how many would you add?

I have eliminated some from the list as they are so aggressive, clown, sohal, etc.

Aquarist007 · 05/24/2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally posted by Mental1
I love tangs. I have a 65g tank. I have no tangs in it. I have a naked clown, a bangaii, a sunburst anthias and a 4 inch rabbitfish. I am upgrading to a 180g. I want some tangs. A reefer buddy said no more than 2 tangs in a 180. My plan is to have a 75g fuge and 30g sump in the basement. Also, lots of open space and swimming room in the tank. Really planning on having lots of sand and lots of room to swim laps. I have read and read and read. I think the Atlantic blues are wonderful, the orange shoulders, the d. sailfin and the yellows and hippos are great. The only other fish I plan on adding are a pair of blue spotted jawfish, maybe some more sunbursts and not much else. Maybe a wrasse.

So given what I have said, 180g six foot tank, lots of room, probably 1800 gph ... how many would you add?

I have eliminated some from the list as they are so aggressive, clown, sohal, etc.

in a 180 gal tank your flow rate should be between 3600 and 7200 gph
what is included in your flow rate of 1800 gph?

I have about 5500 gph in my 120 gal and the tangs love to swim against the current constantly

Depending on the estimated adult size of the tangs you could probably have 3 tangs without having to consider upgrading in the future
eg yellow and tomini 7 inches max size
then have a blue like you want which could reach 13 inches

Aquarist007 · 05/24/2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by JCR's Reef
You have to keep them well fed or they will find other alternatives. I'm not saying you aren't though so dont take offense to that please. Do you feed your Regal Tang meaty foods? I know they are more apt for meaty foods with algae in there diet. Most people will only feed them algae though.

esp the regal tang--it was borne a carnivore and as an adult comes out of the closet as a herbevoire

Aquarist007 · 05/24/2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by VP
I posted about him eating corals a few days ago. He's about 8.5" and he's in a 125. He was in my 75 gallon for 8 years until about 1 year ago when I upgraded to the 125 and he didn't start eating corals until the last few months. At least I have lot's of Xenia.

IMO he is just too big now for the 125 gal. My regal is half that size and I figure I have about a year left with my 120 gal and intent to upgrade to 250 gal. I am looking at 6 inches being the max that I can keep him for upgrading because-------

The tangs are constant grazers---how do you keep enough food in the tank for it to graze constantly all day---and the bigger it gets that becomes even more problematic.
It is easy to say give him more meat ect but that is only at one or two times a day----there metabolism is so fast that they are hungry 15 min again after you feed them

Mental1 · 05/24/2008, 07:23 PM

Hi cap'n -- does not include closed loop -- just 3 1 inch drains. Plan on having the return feed up through both a CL/manifold/spray bar set up and then up through 3 1 inch holes in the bottom ...

I thought the Atlantic Blue would get too big. Mimic's are cool looking too. Can't decide. But I do have time to ponder. Like 6 months at least!

What do you think about 2 hippos and 2 yellows?

05/21/2008, 02:08 PM	#451
Reeftanks6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 3,857	Wow small little guy. but like kar said i am sure he will fatten up quickly! __________________ 110g Reef build in progress Current Tank Info: 110 Gallon Reef

05/21/2008, 02:10 PM	#452
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Especially since he started taking frozen foods today __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

05/21/2008, 06:33 PM	#459
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Haha... thanks capn, I posted on my other thread that I owe a large portion of my success to your guidance. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

05/23/2008, 10:37 PM	#467
VP Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: So Cal Posts: 339	I posted about him eating corals a few days ago. He's about 8.5" and he's in a 125. He was in my 75 gallon for 8 years until about 1 year ago when I upgraded to the 125 and he didn't start eating corals until the last few months. At least I have lot's of Xenia. Last edited by VP; 05/23/2008 at 10:50 PM.

05/24/2008, 06:31 AM	#468
Reeftanks6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 3,857	Yea i have heard of them known to start eating corals when they got bigger or older. I mean you can ask Melev because i know he has had experience with this. He might be a good source to ask about this. But i have heard that they can. When i did hear this i was like wow i never knew that really any tang picked at corals. One thing you mgiht be able to do to stop him/her from picking is either feed more or move the corals around the tank if you can. __________________ 110g Reef build in progress Current Tank Info: 110 Gallon Reef

05/21/2008, 02:16 PM	#453
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	You know, I rememmber when i started this thread. I never thought it would get this far, I never even thought it would split. So, I would just like to thank you all for your great pictures and helpful contributions to this thread. Lets get some more pictures!

05/21/2008, 02:27 PM	#456
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	T.J?

05/23/2008, 10:17 PM	#465
VP Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: So Cal Posts: 339	Here's my bad boy that has recently started eating Xenia, Torch Corals, etc. I've had him almost 9 years. His/her name is "Matt's Fish" because my husband wanted him.

05/24/2008, 07:12 AM	#469
JCR's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Posts: 1,303	You have to keep them well fed or they will find other alternatives. I'm not saying you aren't though so dont take offense to that please. Do you feed your Regal Tang meaty foods? I know they are more apt for meaty foods with algae in there diet. Most people will only feed them algae though. __________________ >Josh< Current Tank Info: Starphire Rimless Tank, ATB Elegance 200. Click on my name and visit my build thread. Lots of pics

05/24/2008, 07:24 AM	#470
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	IMO Tangs should always have meaty foods in their diet. They do eat algae and are herbivores but if you was a vegetarian, would you wanna eat salad for the rest of your life?

05/24/2008, 04:57 PM	#471
Mental1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,593	I love tangs. I have a 65g tank. I have no tangs in it. I have a naked clown, a bangaii, a sunburst anthias and a 4 inch rabbitfish. I am upgrading to a 180g. I want some tangs. A reefer buddy said no more than 2 tangs in a 180. My plan is to have a 75g fuge and 30g sump in the basement. Also, lots of open space and swimming room in the tank. Really planning on having lots of sand and lots of room to swim laps. I have read and read and read. I think the Atlantic blues are wonderful, the orange shoulders, the d. sailfin and the yellows and hippos are great. The only other fish I plan on adding are a pair of blue spotted jawfish, maybe some more sunbursts and not much else. Maybe a wrasse. So given what I have said, 180g six foot tank, lots of room, probably 1800 gph ... how many would you add? I have eliminated some from the list as they are so aggressive, clown, sohal, etc. __________________ Sherri Current Tank Info: 400g - 65g DT and 180g peninsula DT both drop into basement. 5 tanks plus a QT in the basement.

05/24/2008, 07:23 PM	#475
Mental1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,593	Hi cap'n -- does not include closed loop -- just 3 1 inch drains. Plan on having the return feed up through both a CL/manifold/spray bar set up and then up through 3 1 inch holes in the bottom ... I thought the Atlantic Blue would get too big. Mimic's are cool looking too. Can't decide. But I do have time to ponder. Like 6 months at least! What do you think about 2 hippos and 2 yellows? __________________ Sherri Current Tank Info: 400g - 65g DT and 180g peninsula DT both drop into basement. 5 tanks plus a QT in the basement.