PB and YT

mawinn · 12/07/2007, 05:33 AM

I want to add Powder Blue and Yellow Tang into my 280g. Any suggestion of which do i need to add first?

mattsilvester · 12/07/2007, 05:37 AM

yellow yellow yellow......... DEFINITELY yellow tang first......

280gal...... what else are you going to add..... the PBT really wants to be the last fish you add, unless you are thinking of something even more aggressive (not many of those fish in the hobby...... that is those that are more aggressive than a PBT).

So, if you are adding any other tangs, docile trigger, butterflyfish, angelfish......... that sort of thing, get them in first (generally speaking).

HTH

Matt

mawinn · 12/07/2007, 05:59 AM

Thanks Matt

Currently I have

Naso
Orange Shoulder Tang
Regal Angel
Blue Tang x3
Anthias 20+
Bar gobies x4
Green Mandarin
Flame Fin x 2
Lawnmower Blenny
Cleaner Wrasse x 3
Green Chromis x 3

I used to have PBT for over 2yrs but then i was oversea for 3 mos. and he die a week before i got back

I will be getting a new 720G display some time in Feb. or Mar.

mattsilvester · 12/07/2007, 06:13 AM

In that case - with a 720 gal comming so soon, I would wait until the new tank arrives, get all your existing fish into it first, and still, add the PBT last.

My dealer had a PBT in his home aquarium..... it was a 600 gal (10') tank, and the tang got HUGE - pretty quickly - and was extremely aggressive........

I would definitely say last, unless you are looking at adding anything else, which is more aggressive, and I would definitely wait until your new tank is set up, and your other fish are well established.

mille239 · 12/07/2007, 11:39 AM

I have a YT and a PBT in my 120. I added them together, at the same time to minimize territory issues. they are both about 5" with the YT maybe a little bigger. In my situation, the YT is a bit more of a bully, but your results may vary.

Devtech · 12/07/2007, 12:19 PM

when my friend did a 500gal custom tank he added his school of PBT and YT at the same tiem and had no issues, every fish he added afterwards none of the tangs even bothered them. so in my experience PBT have been the most friendly fish ive seen.

mawinn · 12/09/2007, 09:12 AM

Devtech,

How many PBT and YT did your friend added to the 500G?

12/07/2007, 05:33 AM	#1
mawinn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fort Collins,CO Posts: 20	PB and YT I want to add Powder Blue and Yellow Tang into my 280g. Any suggestion of which do i need to add first? Last edited by mawinn; 12/07/2007 at 05:38 AM.

12/07/2007, 05:37 AM	#2
mattsilvester Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 3,375	yellow yellow yellow......... DEFINITELY yellow tang first...... 280gal...... what else are you going to add..... the PBT really wants to be the last fish you add, unless you are thinking of something even more aggressive (not many of those fish in the hobby...... that is those that are more aggressive than a PBT). So, if you are adding any other tangs, docile trigger, butterflyfish, angelfish......... that sort of thing, get them in first (generally speaking). HTH Matt __________________ Regards, Matt "Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men." "Nemo mortalium omnibus horis sapit" - no man is at all times wise. "To a hammer, everything is a nail!" Current Tank Info: RSM 130

12/07/2007, 05:59 AM	#3
mawinn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fort Collins,CO Posts: 20	Thanks Matt Currently I have Naso Orange Shoulder Tang Regal Angel Blue Tang x3 Anthias 20+ Bar gobies x4 Green Mandarin Flame Fin x 2 Lawnmower Blenny Cleaner Wrasse x 3 Green Chromis x 3 I used to have PBT for over 2yrs but then i was oversea for 3 mos. and he die a week before i got back I will be getting a new 720G display some time in Feb. or Mar. Last edited by mawinn; 12/07/2007 at 06:17 AM.

12/07/2007, 06:13 AM	#4
mattsilvester Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 3,375	In that case - with a 720 gal comming so soon, I would wait until the new tank arrives, get all your existing fish into it first, and still, add the PBT last. My dealer had a PBT in his home aquarium..... it was a 600 gal (10') tank, and the tang got HUGE - pretty quickly - and was extremely aggressive........ I would definitely say last, unless you are looking at adding anything else, which is more aggressive, and I would definitely wait until your new tank is set up, and your other fish are well established. __________________ Regards, Matt "Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men." "Nemo mortalium omnibus horis sapit" - no man is at all times wise. "To a hammer, everything is a nail!" Current Tank Info: RSM 130

12/07/2007, 11:39 AM	#5
mille239 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrison Twp., MI Posts: 1,644	I have a YT and a PBT in my 120. I added them together, at the same time to minimize territory issues. they are both about 5" with the YT maybe a little bigger. In my situation, the YT is a bit more of a bully, but your results may vary. __________________ -Blair Disclaimer: No trees were harmed in the creation of this post, though a significant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced. Current Tank Info: 120 SPS reef in progress, 120 mixed reef, currently being completely rebuilt)

12/07/2007, 12:19 PM	#6
Devtech Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami,Fl Posts: 176	when my friend did a 500gal custom tank he added his school of PBT and YT at the same tiem and had no issues, every fish he added afterwards none of the tangs even bothered them. so in my experience PBT have been the most friendly fish ive seen. __________________ >>GiO<< >>Click The Red House To See My Solana 34 Gal All In one Build<< Current Tank Info: 90g Reef (Starting to be reef) still in works// 34g Cube tank from Current-USA w/ 150 HQI built-in for Bedroom

12/09/2007, 09:12 AM	#7
mawinn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fort Collins,CO Posts: 20	Devtech, How many PBT and YT did your friend added to the 500G?