jillian ayers
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Just curious, I'm looking at the Powder Brown or White CHeek tang for when I finally get my tank, but I also really like the Black tang. How many gallons minimum tank would I need for the two? Would 150 do it? Thanx! 
2 tang tank- how many gallons?
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gq
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BY FAR TANGS NEED AT LEAST A 6FOOT TANK.
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They are very fickle creatures and need plenty of swimming space in order to be able to thrive effectively in tanks. The PBT is one of the most sensitve fish in this hobby, even thought they have great demand doesn't mean that everyone should be able to keep them.
IMO, They should only be kept in tank sizes of 180 or higher!
Hope it helps
BY FAR TANGS NEED AT LEAST A 6FOOT TANK.
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They are very fickle creatures and need plenty of swimming space in order to be able to thrive effectively in tanks. The PBT is one of the most sensitve fish in this hobby, even thought they have great demand doesn't mean that everyone should be able to keep them.
IMO, They should only be kept in tank sizes of 180 or higher!
Hope it helps
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irenicus
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You can get away with a 150.
jim672
Member
Jillian,
It's not exclusively the number of gallons, but the "footprint" of the tank that you'll want to consider as well.
One of the LFS' near me has a 150 gallon tank that is 4' x 2 1/2' x 2 1/2'. I wouldn't recommend putting two large tangs in that tank.
I'd agree with those who have suggested a tank at least 6' long to house those fish.
Jim
It's not exclusively the number of gallons, but the "footprint" of the tank that you'll want to consider as well.
One of the LFS' near me has a 150 gallon tank that is 4' x 2 1/2' x 2 1/2'. I wouldn't recommend putting two large tangs in that tank.
I'd agree with those who have suggested a tank at least 6' long to house those fish.
Jim
lesleybird
Active Member
If you get a hundred and eighty you could go in and swim with them! Lesley
jillian ayers
Member
Unfortunately, no I don't have a tank yet, at least not a sw one. I have three fw. Right now I'm working at McD's for $5.50 an hour and it doesn't even come close to paying the bills (BOY, wouldn't it be NICE if my bf would get a JOB! ), yet alone what a sw tank will cost. BTW, if anyone feels any poty, feel free to send me your entire sw setup, and I'll take care of it . Someday I'll get that sw tank though! I have my heart set on it.
Also, would it be better for a novice aquariast (at least at sw) to get a Gold Rim tang instead of the PBT, since they look alot alike, but I thought I remembered someone saying Gold RIms were easier to take care of?
), yet alone what a sw tank will cost. BTW, if anyone feels any poty, feel free to send me your entire sw setup, and I'll take care of it . Someday I'll get that sw tank though! I have my heart set on it.Also, would it be better for a novice aquariast (at least at sw) to get a Gold Rim tang instead of the PBT, since they look alot alike, but I thought I remembered someone saying Gold RIms were easier to take care of?
