2 tangs in 125

theresearcher · 02/05/2013, 12:54 PM

Can I keep 2 tangs, a blue tang and a yellow tang, in a 125?

DavidinGA · 02/05/2013, 12:59 PM

Yes.

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aandfsoccr04 · 02/05/2013, 01:02 PM

Shouldn't be an issue at all. You could probably add another one or two depending on what they are.

saltyair · 02/05/2013, 01:13 PM

yes np
I have a naso yellow tang and regal tang in a 180gal

vitodog · 02/05/2013, 01:31 PM

What are the dimensions of the 125?

Megatrev62 · 02/05/2013, 01:36 PM

I would not hesitate with those 2 tangs.

Dan Thrash · 02/05/2013, 02:33 PM

i agree. if it's a 6ft 125 then you should be good.

ingtar_shinowa · 02/05/2013, 03:21 PM

Should be fine

theresearcher · 02/05/2013, 03:24 PM

Yes it will be 6' long.

MrClam · 02/05/2013, 03:33 PM

If you mean p. hepatus then according to the RC tang sizes thread no you cant keep it in a 6'

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1946079

I would suggest asking this question in the "please check fish purchases" thread. Snorvich seems very knowledgable.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2068112

Megatrev62 · 02/05/2013, 03:54 PM

Nothing wrong with a hippo in a six foot tank. With all respect to RC according to that info noone should keep them. How many folks have 8 foot tanks? 6 feet IMO is fine for this fish for a mvery long time.

jt_milstead · 02/05/2013, 04:52 PM

I would add multiple Tangs in that size tank, but not sure of a PT, and a YT.

fishsuse29 · 02/05/2013, 05:16 PM

I would be careful with the hippo. I had a hippo and a yellow in my 100 together for about a year. As the hippo grew from about 2 inches to 6 in a year he got very aggressive and just this past week killed my yellow tang.

If you can I would stick with just one or start with very small tangs and trade them up as they get more mature and aggressive

Arnoldtatts · 02/05/2013, 05:25 PM

Shouldn't be a problem with those 2

sandwi54 · 02/05/2013, 05:58 PM

Yellow tang no problem at all.

Regarding the common blue tang (Paracanthurus Hepatus), it is the most abused fish in this hobby, simply because it's commonly available and inexpensive. The truth about this fish, however, is that it is a good-sized tang with very active swimming habits. Like tangs from the Naso family, it swims all day long and really needs as much space as possible. If you have seen a full-grown 8-10" blue tang in a large aquarium, you'd understand why a minimum of 8-foot tank is optimal for its longevity. RC did not recommend an 8-foot tank for no reason. This fish swims more than other tangs with similar adult sizes, hence it needs a bigger tank.

A 125g is really not a big enough tank for a blue tang once it reaches 5-6", which it will quickly considering how fast this fish grows. I would consider a smaller tang such as powder blue, or the bristletooth family (kole, tomini, etc.).

Squidmotron · 02/05/2013, 06:00 PM

Just get a powder blue. Great fish.

maddmaxx · 02/05/2013, 06:05 PM

powder blues are awesome..hard for me to keep in my 125 for some reason. but sweet looking fish.

ingtar_shinowa · 02/05/2013, 07:13 PM

And powder blues are mean as can be

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Squidmotron · 02/05/2013, 09:26 PM

Lies!!

jdhuyvetter · 02/05/2013, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megatrev62

How many folks have 8 foot tanks?

Me, I've two 300 gallon tanks. One is 7 feet and the other is 8 feet. But then again, I'm nuts!

sandwi54 · 02/05/2013, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megatrev62

Nothing wrong with a hippo in a six foot tank. With all respect to RC according to that info noone should keep them. How many folks have 8 foot tanks? 6 feet IMO is fine for this fish for a mvery long time.

I have 8-foot tank too... You buy fish appropriate for your tank size. There are LOTS of tangs suitable for a 125g.

Megatrev62 · 02/05/2013, 11:33 PM

Dont talk so foolish. By the way it's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
Not getting in to tang debate.

Voxboy · 02/06/2013, 12:16 AM

I have a 130. Added four tangs all tiny baby's. Yellow a regal a salicin and a naso.
Best buds.

usmc121581 · 02/06/2013, 06:25 AM

A few years ago I would do it and not think twice about it, plus its my my tank and my money. However my view on this topic has changed in the last few years seeing now that I have a 6' tank and a 8" Vlamingii Tang which I am currently trying to find a bigger home for and have had no luck. Yellow tang's I wouldnt think twice I would do it, however the blue tang can grow to roughly a foot long and is a very active fish. This fish I would not do, but this is just my take.

jdhuyvetter · 02/06/2013, 08:52 AM

USMC brings up a good point. In my 8-feet 300, I have a yellow tang, a Sailfin (desjardins), a Purple and a blue spot bristletoogh. The blue spot is the only one I bought from an LFS. The yellow was a freebie from a tank tear down. The purple was a trade (I basically stole this one) because he had outgrown his tank and the Sailfin was a "quasi rescue". A friend was selling his livestock as a result of a tank tear down. He was very picky about the tangs going to larger tanks (from a 185), not smaller.

In my other tank, I have a purple and a sailfin. Both from a tank tear down and the owners desire for them to go to larger tanks (from a 220).

Main point......what is the maximum adult size the fish will get and are you able to provide them with a proper home when they get to that size?

02/05/2013, 12:54 PM	#1
theresearcher Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 176	2 tangs in 125 Can I keep 2 tangs, a blue tang and a yellow tang, in a 125?

02/05/2013, 12:59 PM	#2
DavidinGA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,393	Yes. Sent by Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Tapatalk 2 __________________ Giant money pit, but it's a happy pit ;) Current tank: 6ft 210gal SPS, 3~eBay led boxes, 4~80w T5's, sro3000int, RW20's, Reef Angel, reactors, pumps, rocks, sand, yadda yadda yadda...

02/05/2013, 01:02 PM	#3
aandfsoccr04 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,561	Shouldn't be an issue at all. You could probably add another one or two depending on what they are. __________________ 120 gallon mixed reef

02/05/2013, 01:31 PM	#5
vitodog Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 1,226	What are the dimensions of the 125? __________________ Current Tank Info: 124.7 gal. Reef Savvy D/T, Trigger Systems 36" sump, Octo Elite 150-S, GHL Mitras LX7 x 3, Profilux3, Masterflex 7550-30 Peristaltic pump, Vector M1 return Pump, MP40w QD x 2

02/05/2013, 01:36 PM	#6
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	I would not hesitate with those 2 tangs. __________________ Please understand honey,it's not just me!!! Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, mixed reef,fuge.

02/05/2013, 01:13 PM	#4
saltyair Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ontario canada Posts: 871	yes np I have a naso yellow tang and regal tang in a 180gal

02/05/2013, 02:33 PM	#7
Dan Thrash Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 578	i agree. if it's a 6ft 125 then you should be good.

02/05/2013, 03:21 PM	#8
ingtar_shinowa Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Billings MT Posts: 1,610	Should be fine

02/05/2013, 03:24 PM	#9
theresearcher Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 176	Yes it will be 6' long.

02/05/2013, 03:33 PM	#10
MrClam Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 557	If you mean p. hepatus then according to the RC tang sizes thread no you cant keep it in a 6' http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1946079 I would suggest asking this question in the "please check fish purchases" thread. Snorvich seems very knowledgable. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2068112

02/05/2013, 03:54 PM	#11
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	Nothing wrong with a hippo in a six foot tank. With all respect to RC according to that info noone should keep them. How many folks have 8 foot tanks? 6 feet IMO is fine for this fish for a mvery long time. __________________ Please understand honey,it's not just me!!! Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, mixed reef,fuge.

02/05/2013, 04:52 PM	#12
jt_milstead Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Poway Ca.(San Diego) Posts: 951	I would add multiple Tangs in that size tank, but not sure of a PT, and a YT.

02/05/2013, 05:16 PM	#13
fishsuse29 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boston Posts: 374	I would be careful with the hippo. I had a hippo and a yellow in my 100 together for about a year. As the hippo grew from about 2 inches to 6 in a year he got very aggressive and just this past week killed my yellow tang. If you can I would stick with just one or start with very small tangs and trade them up as they get more mature and aggressive

02/05/2013, 05:25 PM	#14
Arnoldtatts Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 66	Shouldn't be a problem with those 2

02/05/2013, 05:58 PM	#15
sandwi54 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,332	Yellow tang no problem at all. Regarding the common blue tang (Paracanthurus Hepatus), it is the most abused fish in this hobby, simply because it's commonly available and inexpensive. The truth about this fish, however, is that it is a good-sized tang with very active swimming habits. Like tangs from the Naso family, it swims all day long and really needs as much space as possible. If you have seen a full-grown 8-10" blue tang in a large aquarium, you'd understand why a minimum of 8-foot tank is optimal for its longevity. RC did not recommend an 8-foot tank for no reason. This fish swims more than other tangs with similar adult sizes, hence it needs a bigger tank. A 125g is really not a big enough tank for a blue tang once it reaches 5-6", which it will quickly considering how fast this fish grows. I would consider a smaller tang such as powder blue, or the bristletooth family (kole, tomini, etc.). __________________ 375g Envision FOWLR + 125g sump 40g Reef Current Tank Info: 375g FOWLR, 40g Reef

02/05/2013, 06:00 PM	#16
Squidmotron Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 675	Just get a powder blue. Great fish. __________________ .................................................. Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon "Mixed Reef" Tank (84 inches wide)

02/05/2013, 06:05 PM	#17
maddmaxx Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,003	powder blues are awesome..hard for me to keep in my 125 for some reason. but sweet looking fish. __________________ One Life One Shot Current Tank Info: 40B Mixed reef

02/05/2013, 07:13 PM	#18
ingtar_shinowa Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Billings MT Posts: 1,610	And powder blues are mean as can be Sent from my C771 using Tapatalk 2

02/05/2013, 09:26 PM	#19
Squidmotron Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 675	Lies!! __________________ .................................................. Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon "Mixed Reef" Tank (84 inches wide)

02/05/2013, 11:33 PM	#22
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	Dont talk so foolish. By the way it's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. Not getting in to tang debate. __________________ Please understand honey,it's not just me!!! Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, mixed reef,fuge.

02/06/2013, 12:16 AM	#23
Voxboy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sault Ste Marie Posts: 410	I have a 130. Added four tangs all tiny baby's. Yellow a regal a salicin and a naso. Best buds. __________________ Like my Grandfather...I wish to die peacefully in my sleep....unlike the screaming passengers in his car Current Tank Info: 130g mixed reef.

02/06/2013, 06:25 AM	#24
usmc121581 Where am I? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Abingdon, maryland Posts: 1,671 Blog Entries: 1	A few years ago I would do it and not think twice about it, plus its my my tank and my money. However my view on this topic has changed in the last few years seeing now that I have a 6' tank and a 8" Vlamingii Tang which I am currently trying to find a bigger home for and have had no luck. Yellow tang's I wouldnt think twice I would do it, however the blue tang can grow to roughly a foot long and is a very active fish. This fish I would not do, but this is just my take. __________________ I prefer not to think before I speak, I like to be just as surprised as everyone else by what comes out of my mouth. Current Tank Info: I have a 180 gal mostly LPS corals, it contains 1 Val. Tang, 1 yellow striped clown fish, 3 percula clownfish, a blood shrimp, cleaner shrimp and a sand shifting goby, 5 pajama cardinals, 1 green chromis. Also a 75 gal. sump/fug.

02/06/2013, 08:52 AM	#25
jdhuyvetter SWFMAS Event Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lehigh Acres, Florida Posts: 2,179	USMC brings up a good point. In my 8-feet 300, I have a yellow tang, a Sailfin (desjardins), a Purple and a blue spot bristletoogh. The blue spot is the only one I bought from an LFS. The yellow was a freebie from a tank tear down. The purple was a trade (I basically stole this one) because he had outgrown his tank and the Sailfin was a "quasi rescue". A friend was selling his livestock as a result of a tank tear down. He was very picky about the tangs going to larger tanks (from a 185), not smaller. In my other tank, I have a purple and a sailfin. Both from a tank tear down and the owners desire for them to go to larger tanks (from a 220). Main point......what is the maximum adult size the fish will get and are you able to provide them with a proper home when they get to that size? __________________ Be kind to animals.....kiss a shark! "Great things happen when you start to add more light. The heavens open, angels sing and there is Peace on Earth" RockDoc Current Tank Info: 300 gallon stony reef, 300 gallon softie tank, 120 gallon FW/Orchid tank