blue tang and angel are such buddies!

inachu · 08/10/2008, 08:41 PM

I bought them from the same tank at the lfs to replace the skittish foxface.

Funny thing is that when I got rid of the fox face the skimate was very clear afterwards and looked like ice tea.

Tswifty · 08/10/2008, 08:42 PM

Blue tang in a 55g tank... not the best idea. How large is it?

What type of angelfish?

As always... we enjoy pictures

kau_cinta_ku · 08/10/2008, 09:11 PM

not to sound rude but please tell me you didn't add these to your 55 gal.

IFbettas · 08/10/2008, 10:46 PM

If you really have the 9 clowns that are in your sig then you are already fully stocked, let alone with two bigger fish.

baitshopboy · 08/11/2008, 05:36 AM

Um yeah.... I'm gonna have to go ahead and agree with everyone else........

inachu · 08/11/2008, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tswifty8
Blue tang in a 55g tank... not the best idea. How large is it?

What type of angelfish?

As always... we enjoy pictures

They are both babies but this new itunes update has disabled my iphone syncing.

Trying to find old version of itunes to downgrade so I can enable iphone syncing again then I can transfer the photos.

inachu · 08/11/2008, 06:11 AM

I will be donating 2 clowns to a coworker in a few days.

baitshopboy · 08/11/2008, 06:12 AM

They are gonna grow fast so I hope you have a plan for them.

Tswifty · 08/11/2008, 07:44 AM

If you have 9 clowns... I suggest getting rid of 7 of them.

Tswifty · 08/11/2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by inachu
They are both babies but this new itunes update has disabled my iphone syncing.

Trying to find old version of itunes to downgrade so I can enable iphone syncing again then I can transfer the photos.

Size in inches of each fish?

What type of Angel?

inachu · 08/11/2008, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tswifty8
Size in inches of each fish?

What type of Angel?

Ok I reinstalled itunes and got it uploaded:

http://www.aznphotos.com/view.html?f...ang004jkti.jpg

inachu · 08/11/2008, 08:50 AM

I think my tank load is doing just fine.
I was just thorwn for a loop when I got rid of the fox face my skimate was so much lighter.

I doubt if I will add any more fish but I do wonder if the yellow angel would get along if I added a fire angel.

nyjets51 · 08/11/2008, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by inachu
I think my tank load is doing just fine.
I was just thorwn for a loop when I got rid of the fox face my skimate was so much lighter.

I doubt if I will add any more fish but I do wonder if the yellow angel would get along if I added a fire angel.

I don't think that everyone is telling you not to have all those fish because of your bioload, its because they need room to swim

inachu · 08/11/2008, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nyjets51
I don't think that everyone is telling you not to have all those fish because of your bioload, its because they need room to swim

I understand that perfectly well.

inachu · 08/11/2008, 09:34 AM

At least it is not as bad as this:
http://www.random-good-stuff.com/wp-...7/02/hotel.jpg

Tswifty · 08/11/2008, 10:03 AM

Here's your picture:

Tswifty · 08/11/2008, 10:07 AM

A FTS with him in the tank would also help. If I remember your tank correctly I do not see a BIG issue with him other than that you have too many aggressive tankmates.

As I posted on your other thread, the problem with a tang that small among damsels, angels, and clownfish is that he will become a target for their aggression.

And if you know anything about tangs...

STRESS = WAY WAY BAD

tspors · 08/11/2008, 10:43 AM

My question to you inachu is, you say "I understand that perfectly well." Then why did you buy them and put them into such a small tank?

Toddrtrex · 08/11/2008, 10:45 AM

I hope you realize the track record of Rock Beauty angels, and that it ( along with the blue [hepatus] ) will get too large for a 55.

crvz · 08/11/2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toddrtrex
I hope you realize the track record of Rock Beauty angels, and that it ( along with the blue [hepatus] ) will get too large for a 55.

Agreed, my blue tang outgrew my 150 within a couple years, so I'm sure a 55 would be a bad choice.

inachu · 08/11/2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by crvz
Agreed, my blue tang outgrew my 150 within a couple years, so I'm sure a 55 would be a bad choice.

So I guess the blue tang will last in the tank about 1 year before I must trade it in....

Anything such as a midget tang? lol

The angel will get just as large?

I have seen fully grown tangs but never seen fully gown angels before.

Tswifty · 08/11/2008, 12:03 PM

The Rock Beauty Angel will get between 8-10" as an adult.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...423&pcatid=423

The Pacific Blue Tang... 12"

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...330&pcatid=330

You're smallest tangs are usually the bristletooth tangs, but they are still unsuited for a 55g tank.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...334&pcatid=334

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...345&pcatid=345

If you like colorful, active fish... I suggest looking at Reef-Safe Wrasses.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a....cfm?c=15+1378

atrox · 08/11/2008, 12:05 PM

Im just banging my head in the wall for a response to this one.

tspors · 08/11/2008, 12:19 PM

Look before you leap Inachu. Then look again!

Michael · 08/11/2008, 12:21 PM

get rid of all the fish bar 2 clowns and slow down, then do some research and start again very slowly and stock correctly, it may be just me but i think it wont be long before the clowns start to get rid of each other and then only 1 or 2 will be left anyhow, did you say it was your landlords tank inachu, if so have a word with him/her and suggest taking all the fish back to the store, you can then get something that will live a full life in there

08/10/2008, 08:41 PM	#1
inachu Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland, metro area Posts: 1,219	blue tang and angel are such buddies! I bought them from the same tank at the lfs to replace the skittish foxface. Funny thing is that when I got rid of the fox face the skimate was very clear afterwards and looked like ice tea.

08/10/2008, 08:42 PM	#2
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Blue tang in a 55g tank... not the best idea. How large is it? What type of angelfish? As always... we enjoy pictures __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

08/10/2008, 10:46 PM	#4
IFbettas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 1,953	If you really have the 9 clowns that are in your sig then you are already fully stocked, let alone with two bigger fish. __________________ Current Tank Info: 180G SPS Dominant, 75 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 3x250w Reeflux 12k in Lumenbrights, Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer, Lots of flow

08/11/2008, 07:44 AM	#9
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	If you have 9 clowns... I suggest getting rid of 7 of them. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

08/11/2008, 10:03 AM	#16
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Here's your picture: __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

08/10/2008, 09:11 PM	#3
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	not to sound rude but please tell me you didn't add these to your 55 gal.

08/11/2008, 05:36 AM	#5
baitshopboy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a van down by the river, IL Posts: 189	Um yeah.... I'm gonna have to go ahead and agree with everyone else........

08/11/2008, 06:11 AM	#7
inachu Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland, metro area Posts: 1,219	I will be donating 2 clowns to a coworker in a few days.

08/11/2008, 06:12 AM	#8
baitshopboy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a van down by the river, IL Posts: 189	They are gonna grow fast so I hope you have a plan for them.

08/11/2008, 08:50 AM	#12
inachu Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland, metro area Posts: 1,219	I think my tank load is doing just fine. I was just thorwn for a loop when I got rid of the fox face my skimate was so much lighter. I doubt if I will add any more fish but I do wonder if the yellow angel would get along if I added a fire angel.

08/11/2008, 09:34 AM	#15
inachu Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland, metro area Posts: 1,219	At least it is not as bad as this: http://www.random-good-stuff.com/wp-...7/02/hotel.jpg

08/11/2008, 10:07 AM	#17
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	A FTS with him in the tank would also help. If I remember your tank correctly I do not see a BIG issue with him other than that you have too many aggressive tankmates. As I posted on your other thread, the problem with a tang that small among damsels, angels, and clownfish is that he will become a target for their aggression. And if you know anything about tangs... STRESS = WAY WAY BAD __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

08/11/2008, 10:43 AM	#18
tspors Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Appleton, WI. USA Posts: 774	My question to you inachu is, you say "I understand that perfectly well." Then why did you buy them and put them into such a small tank? __________________ Everything is Good with Moderation. Current Tank Info: 150 Gal Oceanic, 30g Sump, Gen-X PCX-150 2250 gph, Red Sea Clasic Turbo Skimmer, 18w Turbo Twist UV, Ocean Clear Filter w/live rock, Several Buckets,

08/11/2008, 10:45 AM	#19
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I hope you realize the track record of Rock Beauty angels, and that it ( along with the blue [hepatus] ) will get too large for a 55. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

08/11/2008, 12:03 PM	#22
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	The Rock Beauty Angel will get between 8-10" as an adult. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...423&pcatid=423 The Pacific Blue Tang... 12" http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...330&pcatid=330 You're smallest tangs are usually the bristletooth tangs, but they are still unsuited for a 55g tank. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...334&pcatid=334 http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...345&pcatid=345 If you like colorful, active fish... I suggest looking at Reef-Safe Wrasses. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a....cfm?c=15+1378 __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover Last edited by Tswifty; 08/11/2008 at 12:09 PM.

08/11/2008, 12:05 PM	#23
atrox Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 574	Im just banging my head in the wall for a response to this one.

08/11/2008, 12:19 PM	#24
tspors Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Appleton, WI. USA Posts: 774	Look before you leap Inachu. Then look again! __________________ Everything is Good with Moderation. Current Tank Info: 150 Gal Oceanic, 30g Sump, Gen-X PCX-150 2250 gph, Red Sea Clasic Turbo Skimmer, 18w Turbo Twist UV, Ocean Clear Filter w/live rock, Several Buckets,

08/11/2008, 12:21 PM	#25
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	get rid of all the fish bar 2 clowns and slow down, then do some research and start again very slowly and stock correctly, it may be just me but i think it wont be long before the clowns start to get rid of each other and then only 1 or 2 will be left anyhow, did you say it was your landlords tank inachu, if so have a word with him/her and suggest taking all the fish back to the store, you can then get something that will live a full life in there __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)