I want a yellow tang.

kingtoad · 02/17/2006, 01:09 PM

But I'm unsure if I should get one or not. I already have a blue carribean tang. Will they fight?

jimbo045 · 02/17/2006, 01:25 PM

The Yellow seems to like being the last one introduced, he may pick at the later introde. JD

kingtoad · 02/17/2006, 01:47 PM

So, do you think my blue carribean and yellow would be ok together?

Andrew · 02/17/2006, 02:06 PM

Yellow tangs and get aggressive over time. What size of tank do you have?

kingtoad · 02/17/2006, 02:25 PM

I have a 60 gallon tank.

Andrew · 02/17/2006, 02:27 PM

Then no. You shouldn't even have any tangs in that small of a tank.

kingtoad · 02/17/2006, 02:46 PM

Are you speaking from personal experience or do you have any data or references backing up what you just said? I know a few people with tangs in the same size tank as mine. I've even seen plenty of pictures online with tangs in smaller tanks than mine. Based on many resources on the net, I see that some tangs will do as fine in Tanks as small as 20 gallon.

Not trying to start an argument. Just trying to get an answer to my question. Since I'm getting mixed facts from various websites like marinecenter, or vividaquariums, now getting different facts from you--I remain confused.

This site claims 20 gallons
http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/tangs/yellowtang/

This site claims 60 gallons
http://www.vividaquariums.com/10Expa...Code=01-3929-S

This site claims 100 gallons
http://www.etropicals.com/product/pr...eid=41&pCatId=

This site claims 50 gallons
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/tangs/yellow.php

This site claims 55
http://www.fishlore.com/Profiles-YellowTang.htm

You claim 60 gallons is too small.

Andrew · 02/17/2006, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kingtoad
Are you speaking from personal experience or do you have any data or references backing up what you just said? I know a few people with tangs in the same size tank as mine. I've even seen plenty of pictures online with tangs in smaller tanks than mine. Based on many resources on the net, I see that some tangs will do as fine in Tanks as small as 20 gallon.

Not trying to start an argument. Just trying to get an answer to my question. Since I'm getting mixed facts from various websites like marinecenter, or vividaquariums, now getting different facts from you--I remain confused.

Ive kept marine fish for over 2 years and can garentee no tang would be happy and wouldn't have enough room in a 60 gallon tank. There are threads like this all the time and people get flammed for keeping tangs in a small tank. They do that for a reason. Tangs need room and aren't a good fish choice for a small tank. Simple as that. Yes, I have kept 3 tangs before so I know the requirements needed.

six.line · 02/17/2006, 02:51 PM

How many tangs could you put in a 130 gallon tank?

kingtoad · 02/17/2006, 02:52 PM

Alright, thanks. But you still referenced no data or anything else backing up your logic other than people getting flamed for having tangs in their tank.

I'll keep your post in mind, but while doing so, I'll remain with an open mind.

Andrew · 02/17/2006, 02:55 PM

All those sites you listed do not always have true information. Online stores want your money and will tell you that you can have 10 tangs in your tank if that means your going to buy 10 tangs from them. Im telling you right now with experence that you shouldn't not get anthor tang.

Andrew · 02/17/2006, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chris.rogers
How many tangs could you put in a 130 gallon tank?

Depends on what type of tangs.

kingtoad · 02/17/2006, 03:00 PM

Ok. I'll stay away from another tang then.

Andrew · 02/17/2006, 03:02 PM

Good choice.

six.line · 02/17/2006, 03:03 PM

Tangs I'd love to have:

Yellow
Powder Blue
Achilles
Hippo

Obviously NOT in the nano I have listed.

Andrew · 02/17/2006, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chris.rogers
Tangs I'd love to have:

Yellow
Powder Blue
Achilles
Hippo

Obviously NOT in the nano I have listed.

Both the hippo and Achilles get large. Ive seen some hippos and achilles both over 12''

six.line · 02/17/2006, 03:07 PM

I had heard that about the hippos, not about the Achilles, though.

But until they get big, they'd be fine?

Andrew · 02/17/2006, 03:12 PM

Yea, I saw two achilles at the a fish warehouse around 12'' long. Huge suckers for $200. The growth rate is differen't but most grow between 2-4'' a year. One guy on a differen't site said his went from 1/2'' to 6'' in one year.

six.line · 02/17/2006, 03:14 PM

If I don't kill them, I could probably sell them and buy their replacements.

Andrew · 02/17/2006, 03:16 PM

That would be a pain to try to catch them and then not stress them to death after being in the tank for that long. Stick with smaller tangs so you don't have to worry about that.

Lakeside518 · 02/17/2006, 03:23 PM

Pick up a book "Marine Fishes" by Scott W. Michael and read for yourself. A Yellow tang is not recommended for anything smaller then a 75 gal tank. Can also check www.liveaquaria.com and they usually give some into on species/size and its needs.

Andrew · 02/17/2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lakeside518
Pick up a book "Marine Fishes" by Scott W. Michael and read for yourself. A Yellow tang is not recommended for anything smaller then a 75 gal tank. Can also check www.liveaquaria.com and they usually give some into on species/size and its needs.

LA is kinda bad also. They say a Volitan Lionfish only needs a 50 gallon tank. Well would a 12''+ fish look good in a 50 gallon tank? They want your money also.

chasekwe · 02/17/2006, 03:39 PM

Here is your reference, note that information from a sales site needs to be taken with a grain of salt being that the more people who can put a fish in their tank the more money the site takes. This link has no such agenda attached.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=739380

Lakeside518 · 02/17/2006, 03:43 PM

Very true!.. Best to stay with the book as a quick reference

02/17/2006, 01:09 PM	#1
kingtoad Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 399	I want a yellow tang. But I'm unsure if I should get one or not. I already have a blue carribean tang. Will they fight?

02/17/2006, 02:51 PM	#9
six.line Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Logan, UT Posts: 775	How many tangs could you put in a 130 gallon tank? __________________ This post approved by Mrs. Sixline. assign <= six.line(#FFFFFF && string("nerdy")) Current Tank Info: 30 gallon with 10 gallon sump

02/17/2006, 03:03 PM	#15
six.line Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Logan, UT Posts: 775	Tangs I'd love to have: Yellow Powder Blue Achilles Hippo Obviously NOT in the nano I have listed. __________________ This post approved by Mrs. Sixline. assign <= six.line(#FFFFFF && string("nerdy")) Current Tank Info: 30 gallon with 10 gallon sump

02/17/2006, 03:07 PM	#17
six.line Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Logan, UT Posts: 775	I had heard that about the hippos, not about the Achilles, though. But until they get big, they'd be fine? __________________ This post approved by Mrs. Sixline. assign <= six.line(#FFFFFF && string("nerdy")) Current Tank Info: 30 gallon with 10 gallon sump

02/17/2006, 03:14 PM	#19
six.line Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Logan, UT Posts: 775	If I don't kill them, I could probably sell them and buy their replacements. __________________ This post approved by Mrs. Sixline. assign <= six.line(#FFFFFF && string("nerdy")) Current Tank Info: 30 gallon with 10 gallon sump

02/17/2006, 01:25 PM	#2
jimbo045 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aiea, HI. Posts: 1,788	The Yellow seems to like being the last one introduced, he may pick at the later introde. JD

02/17/2006, 01:47 PM	#3
kingtoad Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 399	So, do you think my blue carribean and yellow would be ok together?

02/17/2006, 02:06 PM	#4
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Yellow tangs and get aggressive over time. What size of tank do you have?

02/17/2006, 02:25 PM	#5
kingtoad Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 399	I have a 60 gallon tank.

02/17/2006, 02:27 PM	#6
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Then no. You shouldn't even have any tangs in that small of a tank.

02/17/2006, 02:46 PM	#7
kingtoad Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 399	Are you speaking from personal experience or do you have any data or references backing up what you just said? I know a few people with tangs in the same size tank as mine. I've even seen plenty of pictures online with tangs in smaller tanks than mine. Based on many resources on the net, I see that some tangs will do as fine in Tanks as small as 20 gallon. Not trying to start an argument. Just trying to get an answer to my question. Since I'm getting mixed facts from various websites like marinecenter, or vividaquariums, now getting different facts from you--I remain confused. This site claims 20 gallons http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/tangs/yellowtang/ This site claims 60 gallons http://www.vividaquariums.com/10Expa...Code=01-3929-S This site claims 100 gallons http://www.etropicals.com/product/pr...eid=41&pCatId= This site claims 50 gallons http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/tangs/yellow.php This site claims 55 http://www.fishlore.com/Profiles-YellowTang.htm You claim 60 gallons is too small.

02/17/2006, 02:52 PM	#10
kingtoad Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 399	Alright, thanks. But you still referenced no data or anything else backing up your logic other than people getting flamed for having tangs in their tank. I'll keep your post in mind, but while doing so, I'll remain with an open mind.

02/17/2006, 02:55 PM	#11
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	All those sites you listed do not always have true information. Online stores want your money and will tell you that you can have 10 tangs in your tank if that means your going to buy 10 tangs from them. Im telling you right now with experence that you shouldn't not get anthor tang.

02/17/2006, 03:00 PM	#13
kingtoad Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 399	Ok. I'll stay away from another tang then.

02/17/2006, 03:02 PM	#14
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Good choice.

02/17/2006, 03:12 PM	#18
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Yea, I saw two achilles at the a fish warehouse around 12'' long. Huge suckers for $200. The growth rate is differen't but most grow between 2-4'' a year. One guy on a differen't site said his went from 1/2'' to 6'' in one year.

02/17/2006, 03:16 PM	#20
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	That would be a pain to try to catch them and then not stress them to death after being in the tank for that long. Stick with smaller tangs so you don't have to worry about that.

02/17/2006, 03:23 PM	#21
Lakeside518 Clownfish Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Clifton Park Posts: 1,362	Pick up a book "Marine Fishes" by Scott W. Michael and read for yourself. A Yellow tang is not recommended for anything smaller then a 75 gal tank. Can also check www.liveaquaria.com and they usually give some into on species/size and its needs. __________________ Zim Current Tank Info: 65 gal, LED lighting, Reef octopus 2000 HOB skimmer, Eheim G160 canister,Tunze nano 6055 w/ controller

02/17/2006, 03:39 PM	#23
chasekwe Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 631	Here is your reference, note that information from a sales site needs to be taken with a grain of salt being that the more people who can put a fish in their tank the more money the site takes. This link has no such agenda attached. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=739380

02/17/2006, 03:43 PM	#24
Lakeside518 Clownfish Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Clifton Park Posts: 1,362	Very true!.. Best to stay with the book as a quick reference __________________ Zim Current Tank Info: 65 gal, LED lighting, Reef octopus 2000 HOB skimmer, Eheim G160 canister,Tunze nano 6055 w/ controller