What tang can i get in my 60 gallon tank?

Reefer.lol · 03/31/2010, 09:12 AM

I love tangs. I know that I cannot have a powder blue or a hippo tang.

But is there any tang that i can successfully keep in my 60 gallon reef?

jason2459 · 03/31/2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefer.lol

I love tangs. I know that I cannot have a powder blue or a hippo tang.

But is there any tang that i can successfully keep in my 60 gallon reef?

I thought I put maybe in the poll. Do you know other reefers around you with larger tanks that would be willing to take the tang when it gets bigger? Or a trustworthy LFS that would be willing to trade it back in later on? I personally wouldn't do it so I'd say no for me.

Of the tangs the tomini or kole tang would probably be your best bet to keep in there long term. They don't get as large but I still wouldn't do it personally.

CorkPullerPHL · 03/31/2010, 09:23 AM

nope, sorry.

There are too many other beautiful fish to fall in love with. I want one in my tank too, but it won't happen.

TampaReefer79 · 03/31/2010, 09:49 AM

Nope.

Reefer.lol · 03/31/2010, 10:52 AM

This really sucks. I should have done research before I bought my tank. Then again it still wouldn't have mattered because this tank was originally purchased for freshwater fish.

newsalt · 03/31/2010, 11:16 AM

I had a hippo tang in a 50g for 2 years before I upgraded to a 120. That same tang went from the 50g to the 120g to the current 180g. I say get it.

TampaReefer79 · 03/31/2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by newsalt

I had a hippo tang in a 50g for 2 years before I upgraded to a 120. That same tang went from the 50g to the 120g to the current 180g. I say get it.

The 50 for 2 years was far too long...and not everyone plans or CAN upgrade as often as you have. Most folks will keep their current tank and let that be it. Whether that's the plan or not.

Reefer.lol · 03/31/2010, 11:33 AM

Well I definitely plan on upgrading before two years and will hopefully be moved out of my moms house. Ill be 21 and partying much. If for some reason I'm not able to my LFS has always allowed trade ins since before I was born. So maybe I will get it. I dont plan on getting it for another six months or so anyway.

TampaReefer79 · 03/31/2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefer.lol

Well I definitely plan on upgrading before two years and will hopefully be moved out of my moms house. Ill be 21 and partying much. If for some reason I'm not able to my LFS has always allowed trade ins since before I was born. So maybe I will get it. I dont plan on getting it for another six months or so anyway.

I was waiting for this post. I knew you had your mind made up about it before you asked us for input anyway. Why the thread and why the poll? Almost everyone has said don't get it, and the poll is showing you that you shouldn't...but you're going to anyway.

Reefer.lol · 03/31/2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TampaReefer79

I knew you had your mind made up about it before you asked us for input anyway.

No my mind was not made up about it. And there was a person who did it successfully. And that person moved it to a larger tank like I plan on doing, so forgive me for being a leader and not a follower.

Toddrtrex · 03/31/2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefer.lol

No my mind was not made up about it. And there was a person who did it successfully. And that person moved it to a larger tank like I plan on doing, so forgive me for being a leader and not a follower.

Purchasing a fish that will outgrow your tank in no time does not make you a leader --- sorry if you think that is the case, but it isn't.

You stated that ONE person did it, so you are going to try--- Well, I had planned on upgrading years ago, and bought some fish that would fit the upgrade and not the current tank. Well, life got in the way and the upgrade never happened, so I had to remove all the live rock and sell the fish that were getting too big.

Stock for the tank you have, and not the one you plan on having someday.

TampaReefer79 · 03/31/2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefer.lol

No my mind was not made up about it. And there was a person who did it successfully. And that person moved it to a larger tank like I plan on doing, so forgive me for being a leader and not a follower.

Again, it seems to me that you posted already knowing you were going to do it. You have a poll where 11 people say no and 2 say yes. Why listen to the 2 yes's and not the 11 no's? If you had 50 people telling you no, and just ONE said yes, you'd have done it. That equals knowing beforehand to me. You were just trying to justify doing it and you got what you wanted. And putting a hippo tang in a 50 gallon tank is not being a leader, hate to tell ya. You're not going to be a reefing pioneer for doing so.

Reefer.lol · 03/31/2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TampaReefer79

You're not going to be a reefing pioneer for doing so.

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.

1boatnut · 03/31/2010, 12:15 PM

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

TampaReefer79 · 03/31/2010, 04:05 PM

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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

Completely disagree. COMPLETELY.

Would all tangs, or all large fish for that matter, be better off and happier in the ocean? Absolutley. But to say keeping them in a 500 gallon tank is no different than keeping one in a 29 gallon is insane. The arguement that keeping them in captivity is keeping them in captivity...same / same is wrong. We can keep them in captivity and strive to give them optimal conditions. Tiny tanks such as a hippo in a 55 or a sohal in a 55 or whatever, is not optimal.

1boatnut · 03/31/2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TampaReefer79

Would all tangs, or all large fish for that matter, be better off and happier in the ocean? Absolutley.

Then you absolutely agree.
The rest of your statement is justification for keeping something that would be happier elsewhere,as you just stated.

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Originally Posted by TampaReefer79

But to say keeping them in a 500 gallon tank is no different than keeping one in a 29 gallon is insane.

I just re-read what I wrote prior and didn't see that statement anywhere.

Again,that said,nothing will change.

TampaReefer79 · 03/31/2010, 05:09 PM

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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

You don't remember typing it? You re-read it and couldnt find it? It's right in the bold above. Yes a 6' tank is a better life than a 3 foot and so on and so on. An 8'x8' cube is better than a 6' etc. Is it better than the ocean? No, but there IS a difference between housing them comfortably, and cramping them a 50 gallon tank.

1boatnut · 03/31/2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TampaReefer79

You don't remember typing it? You re-read it and couldnt find it? It's right in the bold above. Yes a 6' tank is a better life than a 3 foot and so on and so on. An 8'x8' cube is better than a 6' etc. Is it better than the ocean? No, but there IS a difference between housing them comfortably, and cramping them a 50 gallon tank.

Lol...Below is what you typed,not me.

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Originally Posted by TampaReefer79
But to say keeping them in a 500 gallon tank is no different than keeping one in a 29 gallon is insane.

Had me worried as I was starting to think I lost the ability to read,write & comprehend,only to realize it wasn't me

So I'll just stand by my original statement.

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

Even you agreed,twice!

Packersfan21 · 03/31/2010, 07:22 PM

Do you have anything better to do than argue over something dumb like this? But to the OP, I wouldn't get one unless you already had another tank purchased to move the fish into later on.

Toddrtrex · 03/31/2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Packersfan21

Do you have anything better to do than argue over something dumb like this? But to the OP, I wouldn't get one unless you already had another tank purchased to move the fish into later on.

And that IMO, is the important part -- to already have it purchased, and not just planning on getting one.

PerezAF01 · 03/31/2010, 07:44 PM

I would recommend upgrading first. You say you like tangs so much so why would you risk killing one. Its your choice ultimately but I hope you don't come back asking why your tang is sick or dying. Good Luck

wolf reef · 03/31/2010, 10:05 PM

wow everyone just has to cry over the great tang delima they should just lock these threads before they start going on the argument, the what tang for a 30 gal locked at the top in this forum wasnt a hint? everyone says no, you will get it any way who cares i guess its better than the fish dying at the lfs.

StripestheEel · 03/31/2010, 11:17 PM

If you are concerned about the well being of the fish, wait until you get a bigger tank.

If you are going to upgrade, surely it can wait.

michealprater · 04/01/2010, 01:03 PM

You want a tang. Buy a bigger tank. Pretty simple.

Toddrtrex · 04/01/2010, 02:07 PM

Looks like his alter ego (( different user name, same tank pictures )) went ahead and got a tang....

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Originally Posted by MyReef 2b Great

I just bought a tiny hippo tang yesterday. I took a good hour and a half acclimating him.While he was swimming around quite happily last night, i thought i saw a white spec on him. I said uhoh! I wasn't sure if it was ich or not yet because his behaviour was fine. Today he's swimming around fine also and even eating nori and brine shrimp. Today I also didn't see the white spec that I thought I saw. But he was rubbing up against the rock a couple of times. I don't have a qt tank, but my lfs does sell kick ich, a supposedly reef and invert safe ich med. Should I treat my tank to be safe, or am I just paranoid?

View Poll Results: Can I keep a small (1"-1.5") tank raised hippo tang in a 60 gal until it gets larger?
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No	99	54.40%
Maybe	25	13.74%
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03/31/2010, 09:12 AM	#1
Reefer.lol Moved On Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 22	What tang can i get in my 60 gallon tank? I love tangs. I know that I cannot have a powder blue or a hippo tang. But is there any tang that i can successfully keep in my 60 gallon reef?

03/31/2010, 09:23 AM	#3
CorkPullerPHL Mmm, Beer. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Exton, Pa Posts: 563	nope, sorry. There are too many other beautiful fish to fall in love with. I want one in my tank too, but it won't happen. __________________ It has always been my private conviction that any man who puts his intelligence up against a fish and loses had it coming. - John Steinbeck Current Tank Info: Build on hold - Getting married instead.

03/31/2010, 07:22 PM	#19
Packersfan21 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wabash, IN Posts: 920	Do you have anything better to do than argue over something dumb like this? But to the OP, I wouldn't get one unless you already had another tank purchased to move the fish into later on. __________________ 90 gallon reef: 1 black ocellaris clown, 1 kole tang, 1 hippo tang, 1 mimic tang,1 leopard wrasse, 1 chromis, 75 gallon FOWLR: 1 blue-spotted puffer, 1 flame angel, 1 snowflake eel Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef and 75 gallon FOWLR

03/31/2010, 11:17 PM	#23
StripestheEel Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 351	If you are concerned about the well being of the fish, wait until you get a bigger tank. If you are going to upgrade, surely it can wait. __________________ Fried or battered? Current Tank Info: 7'x5'x2.2' SPS Reef

03/31/2010, 09:49 AM	#4
TampaReefer79 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 3,448	Nope.

03/31/2010, 10:52 AM	#5
Reefer.lol Moved On Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 22	This really sucks. I should have done research before I bought my tank. Then again it still wouldn't have mattered because this tank was originally purchased for freshwater fish.

03/31/2010, 11:16 AM	#6
newsalt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,143	I had a hippo tang in a 50g for 2 years before I upgraded to a 120. That same tang went from the 50g to the 120g to the current 180g. I say get it.

03/31/2010, 11:33 AM	#8
Reefer.lol Moved On Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 22	Well I definitely plan on upgrading before two years and will hopefully be moved out of my moms house. Ill be 21 and partying much. If for some reason I'm not able to my LFS has always allowed trade ins since before I was born. So maybe I will get it. I dont plan on getting it for another six months or so anyway.

03/31/2010, 12:15 PM	#14
1boatnut Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Lenox,Illinois Posts: 1,050	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

03/31/2010, 07:44 PM	#21
PerezAF01 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hazleton, PA Posts: 303	I would recommend upgrading first. You say you like tangs so much so why would you risk killing one. Its your choice ultimately but I hope you don't come back asking why your tang is sick or dying. Good Luck

03/31/2010, 10:05 PM	#22
wolf reef Moved On Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 17	wow everyone just has to cry over the great tang delima they should just lock these threads before they start going on the argument, the what tang for a 30 gal locked at the top in this forum wasnt a hint? everyone says no, you will get it any way who cares i guess its better than the fish dying at the lfs.

04/01/2010, 01:03 PM	#24
michealprater Angelfish Nerd Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grantfork, IL Posts: 5,465 Blog Entries: 1	You want a tang. Buy a bigger tank. Pretty simple. __________________ __________________________ Micheal Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder Reef