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post #1 of 19
2/22/12 at 7:42pm
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Hi guys. There was a Vlamingii tang I liked. I know I can't have one in a 120, but I read 180 ad minimum for a adult, but on**no competitors please**, it said 360 g. Is **no competitors please**right or is that a little bit bigger than necessary? Thanks guys preciate it.
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post #2 of 19
2/22/12 at 7:47pm

They get large and really need large tanks. The bigger the better. Personally, I would not put one in anything smaller than a 225. They grow fast as well and can get aggressive in smaller tanks. They really do best in 8' long tanks.

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post #3 of 19
2/22/12 at 8:20pm
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Ok thanks. Is it the same for a naso?
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post #4 of 19
2/22/12 at 9:03pm

Pretty much. They're all the same group. I have a female Blonde Naso in my 180. People claim that they grow quickly and get aggressive, but she's barely grown in the 3+ yrs I've had her and she's a big baby. Actually my favorite fish in my tank.

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post #5 of 19
2/23/12 at 4:59am
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Yeah. I like both those tangs. Just wondering, for a coral cat shark, I need 300+ gallons correct? **No competitors please** says 150gallons but I've read up to 500 for one. Thanks.
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post #6 of 19
2/23/12 at 7:11am

For long term, you should be looking at a tank with a footprint of 8 feet long by 21 or (preferably) 24 inches front to back.  There are people who keep catsharks in a 150g tank tank, but that should not be considered a long term solution.  This animal is going to grow to 2.5 feet on average.  It should have enough room to turn easily, and have at least 3 times its length for front space.  FWIW, I'd say a 180 is marginally better than a 150...but nothing beats an 8 foot tank for large predators like this.  I think a 240g (8x2x2) tank would be sufficient, and a 280 would be better for water dilution/filtration.

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post #7 of 19
2/23/12 at 10:20am

+1

 

 

Also, please don't mention competitors here. Just say "on another site"

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post #8 of 19
2/23/12 at 1:04pm
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Ok. At my lfs, there is a sweet 4' cube 300 g tank. Jw, could I keep a coral cat or Vlamingii tang in this or do those need the length? Thanks.
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post #9 of 19
2/23/12 at 8:23pm
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Originally Posted by rickross23 View Post

Ok. At my lfs, there is a sweet 4' cube 300 g tank. Jw, could I keep a coral cat or Vlamingii tang in this or do those need the length? Thanks.


I would go with a tank that has more length. Tangs are open water swimmers and like their swimming space.

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post #10 of 19
2/23/12 at 8:48pm
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Thanks
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post #11 of 19
2/24/12 at 9:51am

On the other hand, a 4 foot cube (I assume it's 29 tall, yes?) *might* be a good option for some tangs.  As long as the rockwork was built in a coral bommie formation, and the fish had full clearance to swim unobstructed around the live rock pillar.  I still don't know if I would consider this for a shark, but there are more knowledgeable shark folks in the aggressive fish forum whom you might ask...

 

I've seen some tanks like this that look outstanding, but you have to be careful.  Best if it's a custom tank that's drilled and overflows in the center.  Tanks like this that have equipment and rock on the back wall can wind up looking cluttered, but that's just MYO.....your mileage may vary.

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post #12 of 19
2/24/12 at 10:06am

I wouldn't do a 4' cube for a larger tang like a Vlamingi. It might be okay for a smaller variety like a Kole, Tomini or Scopus.

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post #13 of 19
2/24/12 at 1:02pm
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Ok thanks.
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post #14 of 19
2/24/12 at 5:27pm
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What would you guys say in your own opinion on this?
In my 120. Harlequin tuskfish or
Blue jaw triggerfish
This will be a reef. I know both may eat shrimp, crabs, etc and both get around 9-10". Please give thoughts. Thanks.
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post #15 of 19
2/24/12 at 7:00pm
It would depend on what other fish you wanted to keep
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post #16 of 19
2/24/12 at 7:43pm
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Well I would like a pair of clowns, some chromis, urchin, like 15 emerald crabs, brittlestar, could I have by a longshot have tusk and triggerfish with only these?
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post #17 of 19
2/24/12 at 10:15pm

The emerald crabs will become lunch for both the trigger and the tusk. The fish should be fine

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post #18 of 19
2/24/12 at 10:26pm
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I hear its all about the personality of the fish... I think I'm gonna rush it and introduce the bj triggerfish last and have a emerald crab army all ready assembled hahah. The tusk I see as a better folwr fish (Idk of im right). Tell me if I'm wrong about this.. thanks again
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post #19 of 19
2/24/12 at 10:27pm
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Instead of rush I meant chance
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