Tangs in 180

drew930 · 10/13/2011, 01:05 PM

I was looking to get a rimless 100, but my love for tangs has changed my mind ( I think lol )... I don't wanna make a decision without knowing what I can keep in it .... I wanted :

Blue Hippo Tang
Blue Powder Tang
Achilles Tang
Blonde Naso Tang
Orange Shoulder Tang

My question is, can I have an Achilles and a Blue Powder since the body shape is similar ?

drew930 · 10/13/2011, 01:17 PM

This will be in the 180 if I get it , NOT the 100 !

Sugar Magnolia · 10/13/2011, 01:22 PM

You'll have to skip the hippo tang as it will get entirely too large for a 180g tank. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1946007

lolgranny · 10/13/2011, 01:22 PM

IMO if you put them in at the same time you will be ok, obviously there is always a chance that they will fight but i would think you will be good to go

Reefing Newbie · 10/13/2011, 01:24 PM

You will need more than a 180 gallon tank for all of those tangs IMO. You would want a 10 foot tank to give all of those fish enough room to swim, so I would think that a 300 gallon(120"x2"x24") or so tank would be needed.

With the powder blue tang and achilles tang it will be hit or miss. Your best bet would be to add both of them at the same time. They should be the last additions to your tank because the powder blue tang is well known to pick on new additions to the point of death sometimes. If you can only fit a 180 gallon tank I would recommend only doing three tangs from your list not including the blonde naso or blue hippo tang as they need at least a 240 gallon tank.

snorvich · 10/13/2011, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolgranny

IMO if you put them in at the same time you will be ok, obviously there is always a chance that they will fight but i would think you will be good to go

And you know this how? Actual experience would dictate that this is a bad idea.

lolgranny · 10/13/2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

And you know this how? Actual experience would dictate that this is a bad idea.

I had the combo in my 125g, put them both in at the same time along with 3 yellow tangs and had no issue whatsoever. So maybe IME would have been more appropriate them IMO. You cant judge each fish as they all act different, im just telling you from my 1st hand experience. Sorry to hear you didnt have the same results!

Note the tank was up for 3 years.

drew930 · 10/13/2011, 01:36 PM

Okay . Yea I was only going to pick about 3 or 4 . So ill go with 3. Orange Shoulder, Blue powder and maybe a Achilles

Tin_Whistler · 10/13/2011, 01:39 PM

all of those could work in a 180 except the hippo. Though I personally wouldn't put more than 2 or 3 tangs into a 180, and I'd make sure they all had different body shapes.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1946007

Tin_Whistler · 10/13/2011, 01:40 PM

all of those could work in a 180 except the hippo. Though I personally wouldn't put more than 2 or 3 tangs into a 180, and I'd make sure they all had different body shapes.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1946007

Reefing Newbie · 10/13/2011, 01:40 PM

Have you looked into any of the tangs from the genus Zebrasoma? It would probable be best and less stressful for you and the fish if you chose the orange shoulder, the powder blue OR achilles, and a tang from the Zebrasoma genus. IMO a 180 gallon tank is suitable for up to three larger sized fish that can live in that sized tank. You would be at that limit with the three tangs, then the rest of the fish should be smaller in size(under 4-5").

drew930 · 10/13/2011, 01:44 PM

Yes I have . I will again and choose another. Thanks for all the info on the tangs guys! Ill take 3 then add some clowns , cardinals and maybe an angelfish .

snorvich · 10/13/2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew930

Yes I have . I will again and choose another. Thanks for all the info on the tangs guys! Ill take 3 then add some clowns , cardinals and maybe an angelfish .

And quarantine?

nrbelk · 10/13/2011, 03:01 PM

just a quick question - why is the recommended hippo tang tank so much larger than that of some of the other tangs? How big does a hippo tang get in captivity?

Tin_Whistler · 10/13/2011, 03:11 PM

It has more to do with how much it likes to swim...

I've never seen one bigger than 10" in someone's tank, but I've heard up to 12"

RotaryGeek · 10/13/2011, 03:23 PM

I had a blue hippo that I got from a friend who had it in a 125. It was about 5" when I got it and put it in my 180. Now it's about 6" and through some leaks in my 180 I ended up with the exact 125 that it was in before hand. It is still healthy, no ick and extremely happy. Doesn't pick on anything else, including the 2" blue hippo I'm holding for a friend while his tank is down. I believe if the rockwork is open enough to provide space to swim and hiding at night, then a 60" tank is acceptable. I'll probably get bashed for that though lol.

10/13/2011, 01:05 PM	#1
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	Tangs in 180 I was looking to get a rimless 100, but my love for tangs has changed my mind ( I think lol )... I don't wanna make a decision without knowing what I can keep in it .... I wanted : Blue Hippo Tang Blue Powder Tang Achilles Tang Blonde Naso Tang Orange Shoulder Tang My question is, can I have an Achilles and a Blue Powder since the body shape is similar ?

10/13/2011, 01:22 PM	#3
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	You'll have to skip the hippo tang as it will get entirely too large for a 180g tank. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1946007 __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

10/13/2011, 01:22 PM	#4
lolgranny The DQ King Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago (McHenry) Posts: 2,414	IMO if you put them in at the same time you will be ok, obviously there is always a chance that they will fight but i would think you will be good to go __________________ -Dave Current Tank Info: 40g RIP. 300g system, 180g display.

10/13/2011, 01:39 PM	#9
Tin_Whistler Mayor of Podunk Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 263	all of those could work in a 180 except the hippo. Though I personally wouldn't put more than 2 or 3 tangs into a 180, and I'd make sure they all had different body shapes. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1946007 Last edited by Tin_Whistler; 10/13/2011 at 01:42 PM. Reason: See what happens when you help a customer before responding to a thread… 18 people answer before you. Better late than never

10/13/2011, 03:23 PM	#16
RotaryGeek Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 713	I had a blue hippo that I got from a friend who had it in a 125. It was about 5" when I got it and put it in my 180. Now it's about 6" and through some leaks in my 180 I ended up with the exact 125 that it was in before hand. It is still healthy, no ick and extremely happy. Doesn't pick on anything else, including the 2" blue hippo I'm holding for a friend while his tank is down. I believe if the rockwork is open enough to provide space to swim and hiding at night, then a 60" tank is acceptable. I'll probably get bashed for that though lol. __________________ 125 w/ 30 gallon sump. ASM G3 w/ Sedra 9000 and gatevalve. Two Little Phishies 550 phosban reactor. 3x150w XM 10k MH, 2x 96w PC.

10/13/2011, 01:17 PM	#2
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	This will be in the 180 if I get it , NOT the 100 !

10/13/2011, 01:24 PM	#5
Reefing Newbie Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,435	You will need more than a 180 gallon tank for all of those tangs IMO. You would want a 10 foot tank to give all of those fish enough room to swim, so I would think that a 300 gallon(120"x2"x24") or so tank would be needed. With the powder blue tang and achilles tang it will be hit or miss. Your best bet would be to add both of them at the same time. They should be the last additions to your tank because the powder blue tang is well known to pick on new additions to the point of death sometimes. If you can only fit a 180 gallon tank I would recommend only doing three tangs from your list not including the blonde naso or blue hippo tang as they need at least a 240 gallon tank.

10/13/2011, 01:36 PM	#8
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	Okay . Yea I was only going to pick about 3 or 4 . So ill go with 3. Orange Shoulder, Blue powder and maybe a Achilles

10/13/2011, 01:40 PM	#10
Tin_Whistler Mayor of Podunk Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 263	all of those could work in a 180 except the hippo. Though I personally wouldn't put more than 2 or 3 tangs into a 180, and I'd make sure they all had different body shapes. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1946007

10/13/2011, 01:44 PM	#12
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	Yes I have . I will again and choose another. Thanks for all the info on the tangs guys! Ill take 3 then add some clowns , cardinals and maybe an angelfish .

10/13/2011, 03:01 PM	#14
nrbelk Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 935	just a quick question - why is the recommended hippo tang tank so much larger than that of some of the other tangs? How big does a hippo tang get in captivity?

10/13/2011, 03:11 PM	#15
Tin_Whistler Mayor of Podunk Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 263	It has more to do with how much it likes to swim... I've never seen one bigger than 10" in someone's tank, but I've heard up to 12"

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