Purple and Yellow Tang in a 200g System

trebor86 · 07/09/2016, 08:17 AM

I know purple tangs can be very aggressive but i was wondering if adding a purple tang to my 200g reef tank would be a problem. Heres what i was thinking. I was already planning on adding more rock, so i was going to redo the rock work then introduce the purple tang to the tank.

Current Live Stock
Naso Tang
Blue Morpho Tang
2 Foxfaces
yellow tang
a couple wrasses
Tusk
Mandarin

DT Size: 200 Gallon
Sump: 100 Gallon, prob 50-60 gallons in it

Dmorty217 · 07/09/2016, 08:49 AM

There will be some fighting but with you rearranging rock work (especially where the yellow tang call home) will curb aggression. Also I would try to get larger or smaller than the current yellow is

ace_92101 · 07/09/2016, 08:59 AM

Yes, I would think so. You already have three Tangs, including a Naso and you want to add a Purple? Pushing Tang stocking levels can lead to numerous issues.

trebor86 · 07/09/2016, 10:45 AM

When the tank was running at the previous owners place they had 6 more fish in the setup including a large sailfin tang. It was running for several years without a problem, so I don't think adding a purple tank will be an overstocking issue, I'm more concerned about aggression. Also to be clear I already have the purple tang in qt just not sure if I should put it in my dt.

ace_92101 · 07/09/2016, 10:53 AM

You said it better than I did. From a bio load standpoint, you should be able to do it. But aggression, ick, etc should be a concern, even in a 200 gallon system.

ca1ore · 07/09/2016, 03:35 PM

Depends what you mean by 'problem'? They'll almost certainly fight initially, with some fin damage and perhaps a scrape or two. As long as the newcomer is in good shape, things will settle down to the occasional skirmish. FWIW, the best way to get a fish into good shape is to use a QT for a couple of months.

07/09/2016, 08:17 AM	#1
trebor86 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 27	Purple and Yellow Tang in a 200g System I know purple tangs can be very aggressive but i was wondering if adding a purple tang to my 200g reef tank would be a problem. Heres what i was thinking. I was already planning on adding more rock, so i was going to redo the rock work then introduce the purple tang to the tank. Current Live Stock Naso Tang Blue Morpho Tang 2 Foxfaces yellow tang a couple wrasses Tusk Mandarin DT Size: 200 Gallon Sump: 100 Gallon, prob 50-60 gallons in it

07/09/2016, 08:49 AM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	There will be some fighting but with you rearranging rock work (especially where the yellow tang call home) will curb aggression. Also I would try to get larger or smaller than the current yellow is __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

07/09/2016, 03:35 PM	#6
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Depends what you mean by 'problem'? They'll almost certainly fight initially, with some fin damage and perhaps a scrape or two. As long as the newcomer is in good shape, things will settle down to the occasional skirmish. FWIW, the best way to get a fish into good shape is to use a QT for a couple of months. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

07/09/2016, 08:59 AM	#3
ace_92101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cebu, Philippines Posts: 763	Yes, I would think so. You already have three Tangs, including a Naso and you want to add a Purple? Pushing Tang stocking levels can lead to numerous issues.

07/09/2016, 10:45 AM	#4
trebor86 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 27	When the tank was running at the previous owners place they had 6 more fish in the setup including a large sailfin tang. It was running for several years without a problem, so I don't think adding a purple tank will be an overstocking issue, I'm more concerned about aggression. Also to be clear I already have the purple tang in qt just not sure if I should put it in my dt.

07/09/2016, 10:53 AM	#5
ace_92101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cebu, Philippines Posts: 763	You said it better than I did. From a bio load standpoint, you should be able to do it. But aggression, ick, etc should be a concern, even in a 200 gallon system.