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Unread 03/27/2007, 07:29 PM   #1
kkyyllee
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Arrow yeller tang

what size tank would a yellow tang need?


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Unread 03/27/2007, 07:37 PM   #2
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90 bare min. I would say


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Unread 03/27/2007, 07:37 PM   #3
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I like to see a tank of at least 75 gallons. Smaller cramps his style.


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Unread 03/27/2007, 07:56 PM   #4
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I moved my yellow from a 55 to a 90 and it seems a lot happier now. It does not pace near as much as it did in the 55.


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Unread 03/27/2007, 08:14 PM   #5
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I think about 75 is pushing it. 90 or bigger would be better


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