Yellow Tangs, Sailfin Tangs

hrdneglcry · 08/03/2006, 07:47 AM

It is said that Sailfin Tangs should not be kept with Tangs similar in shape to them, namely Yellow Tangs. Is anybody keeping Sailfins, and Yellow Tangs together with good results? If yes how many are you keeping of each fish?

stkitts · 08/03/2006, 07:50 AM

I have 3 yellow, 3 regal, 1 purple and a sailfin. They share a 180 gal. and seem to get along. They line up for a clip feed and the most agressive is the purple.

hrdneglcry · 08/03/2006, 07:57 AM

Did you add them all at the same time? Where can I buy seaweed to feed my Tang, and does it store well?

stkitts · 08/03/2006, 08:22 AM

I added them at start up and within a few days of each other. Best place to get seaweed is at your local sushi store. Dried can be kept anywhere.

Jeremy Blaze · 08/03/2006, 09:47 AM

I have one red sea sail fin and a purple tang together, both added at the same time, no problems with them.

spoiledcats · 08/03/2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally posted by stkitts
I have 3 yellow, 3 regal, 1 purple and a sailfin. They share a 180 gal. and seem to get along. They line up for a clip feed and the most agressive is the purple.

Holy Tangs Batman! 8 tangs in a 180? How big are they?

stkitts · 08/03/2006, 10:03 AM

They are all about 2" in length. I have 2 small mountains of LR and they spread living in both. See my photos for the landscape. They seem fine with no real battles.

spoiledcats · 08/03/2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by hrdneglcry
Did you add them all at the same time? Where can I buy seaweed to feed my Tang, and does it store well?

You can buy nori(dried seaweed) at the Asian market. Or at a grocery store. It will be much cheaper than buying it at a pet store. I buy 50 8" X 8" sheets in a package for about $5.00. Whereas the stuff in the LFS is 10 3"X5" for about $3.50. You just have to read the package to make sure there is no seasoning added, as this is the stuff they use for sushi.

itz frank · 08/03/2006, 12:08 PM

I was going to say the same thing for the nori. Tangs love it.

masterqaz · 08/03/2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally posted by spoiledcats
Holy Tangs Batman! 8 tangs in a 180? How big are they?

thats not that bad... I know a guy that has about 8 large tangs in a 180 followed by a couple dozen smaller fishes. For some strange reason he can keep everything in check. The water is near perfect.

masterqaz · 08/03/2006, 12:18 PM

alright i was off with the tangs he doesnt have 8 though he still has a few..... anyways heres the list.....>
5 Tangs (Sohal Tang, Kole Tang, Tomini Tang, Regal Blue Tang, Purple Tang), 5 Lyretail Anthias (One Male, 4 females), 5 Yellow Chromis, 2 Mandarins (1 Male and 1 Female), 2 Blue Throat Triggers (1 Male and 1 Female), 2 Red Fairy Wrasses, 2 Lubucki Fairy Wrasses, 1 Yellow Coris Wrasse, 1 Pink Margin Wrasse, 1 Velvet Wrasse, 1 Scott's Fairy Wrasse, 1 Christmas Wrasse, 1 Cleaner Wrasse, 1 Watanabe Angel, 1 Flame Hawk, 1 Hawain Goby

spoiledcats · 08/03/2006, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by masterqaz
alright i was off with the tangs he doesnt have 8 though he still has a few..... anyways heres the list.....>
5 Tangs (Sohal Tang, Kole Tang, Tomini Tang, Regal Blue Tang, Purple Tang), 5 Lyretail Anthias (One Male, 4 females), 5 Yellow Chromis, 2 Mandarins (1 Male and 1 Female), 2 Blue Throat Triggers (1 Male and 1 Female), 2 Red Fairy Wrasses, 2 Lubucki Fairy Wrasses, 1 Yellow Coris Wrasse, 1 Pink Margin Wrasse, 1 Velvet Wrasse, 1 Scott's Fairy Wrasse, 1 Christmas Wrasse, 1 Cleaner Wrasse, 1 Watanabe Angel, 1 Flame Hawk, 1 Hawain Goby

WoW! Sounds like some serious maintenance time involved in that tank!

MSAreef · 08/03/2006, 01:31 PM

I had a purple for about 2 years when I added a sailfin. The sailfin was much bigger so I though that might defuse aggression from the purple. It worked. They have never fought and it's been about a year now.

08/03/2006, 07:47 AM	#1
hrdneglcry Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 733	Yellow Tangs, Sailfin Tangs It is said that Sailfin Tangs should not be kept with Tangs similar in shape to them, namely Yellow Tangs. Is anybody keeping Sailfins, and Yellow Tangs together with good results? If yes how many are you keeping of each fish? __________________ Sunday morning, 9 AM, I saw fire in the sky, I felt my heart, pound in my chest, I HeaRrD aN EaGLe CRY. HRDNEGLCRY. S. Hagar "Eagles Fly"

08/03/2006, 07:50 AM	#2
stkitts Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 123	I have 3 yellow, 3 regal, 1 purple and a sailfin. They share a 180 gal. and seem to get along. They line up for a clip feed and the most agressive is the purple. __________________ 180 gal 4 side view, 4 yellow tangs, 3 regal tangs, purple tang, coral beauty,6 clowns, foxface, cardinal, sargassum trigger, blue chin,sailfin tang, mandarin,4 anthias,black tang achilles tang Current Tank Info: 180 gal main tank 4 side viewing, 100 gal sump

08/03/2006, 07:57 AM	#3
hrdneglcry Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 733	Did you add them all at the same time? Where can I buy seaweed to feed my Tang, and does it store well? __________________ Sunday morning, 9 AM, I saw fire in the sky, I felt my heart, pound in my chest, I HeaRrD aN EaGLe CRY. HRDNEGLCRY. S. Hagar "Eagles Fly"

08/03/2006, 08:22 AM	#4
stkitts Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 123	I added them at start up and within a few days of each other. Best place to get seaweed is at your local sushi store. Dried can be kept anywhere. __________________ 180 gal 4 side view, 4 yellow tangs, 3 regal tangs, purple tang, coral beauty,6 clowns, foxface, cardinal, sargassum trigger, blue chin,sailfin tang, mandarin,4 anthias,black tang achilles tang Current Tank Info: 180 gal main tank 4 side viewing, 100 gal sump

08/03/2006, 09:47 AM	#5
Jeremy Blaze Former Reef Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 5,864	I have one red sea sail fin and a purple tang together, both added at the same time, no problems with them. __________________ Trust me my friend, the names are not important at all. I've own hundreds of different zoas and palys and don't know the name of a single one. In my opinion, they are a waste of valuable time. Mucho Reef

08/03/2006, 10:03 AM	#7
stkitts Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 123	They are all about 2" in length. I have 2 small mountains of LR and they spread living in both. See my photos for the landscape. They seem fine with no real battles. __________________ 180 gal 4 side view, 4 yellow tangs, 3 regal tangs, purple tang, coral beauty,6 clowns, foxface, cardinal, sargassum trigger, blue chin,sailfin tang, mandarin,4 anthias,black tang achilles tang Current Tank Info: 180 gal main tank 4 side viewing, 100 gal sump

08/03/2006, 12:08 PM	#9
itz frank Gives Bad Advice. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 2,168	I was going to say the same thing for the nori. Tangs love it.

08/03/2006, 12:18 PM	#11
masterqaz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oakville Ont. Canada Posts: 551	alright i was off with the tangs he doesnt have 8 though he still has a few..... anyways heres the list.....> 5 Tangs (Sohal Tang, Kole Tang, Tomini Tang, Regal Blue Tang, Purple Tang), 5 Lyretail Anthias (One Male, 4 females), 5 Yellow Chromis, 2 Mandarins (1 Male and 1 Female), 2 Blue Throat Triggers (1 Male and 1 Female), 2 Red Fairy Wrasses, 2 Lubucki Fairy Wrasses, 1 Yellow Coris Wrasse, 1 Pink Margin Wrasse, 1 Velvet Wrasse, 1 Scott's Fairy Wrasse, 1 Christmas Wrasse, 1 Cleaner Wrasse, 1 Watanabe Angel, 1 Flame Hawk, 1 Hawain Goby

08/03/2006, 01:31 PM	#13
MSAreef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 176	I had a purple for about 2 years when I added a sailfin. The sailfin was much bigger so I though that might defuse aggression from the purple. It worked. They have never fought and it's been about a year now.