tang compatibility

gusmanda · 04/07/2009, 03:47 PM

How complicated can it be to add a tang when you already have one in the tank? My dealer has a 200 g tank and has about 6 different tangs. I have a 100g tank with a yellow tang, and I would like to add a powder blue tang, but not sure if it is safe to do so.

kraze3 · 04/07/2009, 03:58 PM

What else is in the tank with the yellow? Powders can be agressive towards other tangs. I dont think I would risk it unless you the tank were larger.

mat167 · 04/07/2009, 04:00 PM

100 gal is a little small for a powder blue IMHO, but if it's a pretty open tank you might be able to get away with it. How big is the PB? How big is the yellow tang and how long has he been there?

spike78 · 04/07/2009, 04:22 PM

Besides the tank probably being too small for the PBT, the order you are putting the tangs in is probably the right way. PBT's are generally pretty aggressive and best put in last. You may have to change the aquascaping if there is too much aggression in that small of a tank.

Aquarist007 · 04/07/2009, 04:25 PM

the best idea would have been to add the yellow tang last since it tends to be more agressive towards other tangs.
I have 4 tangs in my 110gal--introduced in this order
yellow, regal, sailfin, power blue last.
In each case the yellow chased after each addition for about three days and then was fine with them. Every once and awhile it gives the powder blue a shot or a chase.

joe 09 · 04/08/2009, 07:11 AM

the yellow would be too aggressive to the powder blue,and the powder would be prone to ick.the yellow should always put in last.

gusmanda · 04/08/2009, 07:35 AM

ok, think I'll pass on the powder blue then. My yellow tang is not really aggresive, he get's along fine with a copperband butterfly. I don't have many fish aside from the yellow tang, only a copper band butterfly and a blue damsel. The blue damsel is extremely well behaved, by the way. If I could place the yellow tang in the fuge for a couple of days, could I get away with another tang, say a hippo tang? Or is 100g good for one tang only? The yellow tang eats a big chunk of the algae, but leaves some which I would like to try another tang on.

Aquarist007 · 04/08/2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally posted by gusmanda
ok, think I'll pass on the powder blue then. My yellow tang is not really aggresive, he get's along fine with a copperband butterfly. I don't have many fish aside from the yellow tang, only a copper band butterfly and a blue damsel. The blue damsel is extremely well behaved, by the way. If I could place the yellow tang in the fuge for a couple of days, could I get away with another tang, say a hippo tang? Or is 100g good for one tang only? The yellow tang eats a big chunk of the algae, but leaves some which I would like to try another tang on.

If you consider the hippo tang you will be in the same situation as I will be in shortly ---having to find another home for it or upgrade your tank.

gusmanda · 04/08/2009, 01:07 PM

ok, thanks. Think I'll stick to 1 tang only then. All of the other small tangs are more agresive, aren't they?

mat167 · 04/08/2009, 04:16 PM

The Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus) is very docile, and would do fine in a 100 gallon tank. I would recommend that if you want another tang. He might get pushed around by the yellow tang however, so you'll want to keep an eye on that.

reefscape15 · 04/08/2009, 04:50 PM

Also the Tomini or Flame Fin tang is another awesome bristle tooth tang that would be fine with a yellow

Blown76mav · 04/08/2009, 04:59 PM

I have a Kole Tang, a Sailfin Tang, Yellow Tang and Purple Tang all in a 150. Everyonce in a while the Sailfin or Purple will try to start something but no major problems.

mat167 · 04/08/2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally posted by reefscape15
Also the Tomini or Flame Fin tang is another awesome bristle tooth tang that would be fine with a yellow

I knew I was forgetting some, nice choices also

Lt.Dan · 04/08/2009, 11:38 PM

Just my two cents. My PBT is a bully and will kill any new fish that I put in the tank no matter what kind. Don't get one unless its the last fish you are getting!

04/07/2009, 03:47 PM	#1
gusmanda Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Guadalajara, (central west Mexico) Posts: 848	tang compatibility How complicated can it be to add a tang when you already have one in the tank? My dealer has a 200 g tank and has about 6 different tangs. I have a 100g tank with a yellow tang, and I would like to add a powder blue tang, but not sure if it is safe to do so.

04/07/2009, 04:25 PM	#5
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	the best idea would have been to add the yellow tang last since it tends to be more agressive towards other tangs. I have 4 tangs in my 110gal--introduced in this order yellow, regal, sailfin, power blue last. In each case the yellow chased after each addition for about three days and then was fine with them. Every once and awhile it gives the powder blue a shot or a chase. __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

04/08/2009, 04:50 PM	#11
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	Also the Tomini or Flame Fin tang is another awesome bristle tooth tang that would be fine with a yellow __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

04/08/2009, 04:59 PM	#12
Blown76mav Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lima, Oh Posts: 500	I have a Kole Tang, a Sailfin Tang, Yellow Tang and Purple Tang all in a 150. Everyonce in a while the Sailfin or Purple will try to start something but no major problems. __________________ I thought that this tank was big enough, now I know I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 240g in wall, 150g sump.

04/07/2009, 03:58 PM	#2
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	What else is in the tank with the yellow? Powders can be agressive towards other tangs. I dont think I would risk it unless you the tank were larger.

04/07/2009, 04:00 PM	#3
mat167 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montreal, South-Shore Posts: 473	100 gal is a little small for a powder blue IMHO, but if it's a pretty open tank you might be able to get away with it. How big is the PB? How big is the yellow tang and how long has he been there?

04/07/2009, 04:22 PM	#4
spike78 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 420	Besides the tank probably being too small for the PBT, the order you are putting the tangs in is probably the right way. PBT's are generally pretty aggressive and best put in last. You may have to change the aquascaping if there is too much aggression in that small of a tank.

04/08/2009, 07:11 AM	#6
joe 09 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: holbrook li Posts: 126	the yellow would be too aggressive to the powder blue,and the powder would be prone to ick.the yellow should always put in last.

04/08/2009, 07:35 AM	#7
gusmanda Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Guadalajara, (central west Mexico) Posts: 848	ok, think I'll pass on the powder blue then. My yellow tang is not really aggresive, he get's along fine with a copperband butterfly. I don't have many fish aside from the yellow tang, only a copper band butterfly and a blue damsel. The blue damsel is extremely well behaved, by the way. If I could place the yellow tang in the fuge for a couple of days, could I get away with another tang, say a hippo tang? Or is 100g good for one tang only? The yellow tang eats a big chunk of the algae, but leaves some which I would like to try another tang on.

04/08/2009, 01:07 PM	#9
gusmanda Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Guadalajara, (central west Mexico) Posts: 848	ok, thanks. Think I'll stick to 1 tang only then. All of the other small tangs are more agresive, aren't they?

04/08/2009, 04:16 PM	#10
mat167 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montreal, South-Shore Posts: 473	The Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus) is very docile, and would do fine in a 100 gallon tank. I would recommend that if you want another tang. He might get pushed around by the yellow tang however, so you'll want to keep an eye on that.

04/08/2009, 11:38 PM	#14
Lt.Dan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 52	Just my two cents. My PBT is a bully and will kill any new fish that I put in the tank no matter what kind. Don't get one unless its the last fish you are getting!