Achillies Tang

[lilcheen]

MY lfs has an achillies tang for sale. He;s 4 inches and going for 40 dollars.
I have a 180 gallon tank with:
3 green chromis (Really Small)
Mated Pair of Clowns (False)
Kole Tang (3 inches)
Blonde Naso (2 inches)
Coral Beauty (2 inches)
a few clean up and 4 cleaner shrimp
Would the achilles do fine with the other 2 tangs.
Water is near perfect. Tank been running for 4 months now. No problems. Only thing i've lost is a mardarin (doh!)
Let me know, ive tired to find some info on these and i havent had much luck.

 

[aarone]

He will fight with the other tangs. Achilles tangs are one of the harder tangs to care for.
Here is a small desription
The Achilles Tang, also known as the Red-tailed Surgeon, or Achilles Surgeonfish, is very dark brown to purple. It has bright highlights of white and orange around the dorsal, caudal, and anal fins. A white marking is also present on the gill covers and a striking orange teardrop is found near the caudal fin. The juveniles of this species have an orange marking by the tail in the shape of a streak instead of being teardrop in shape.
A 100 gallon aquarium or larger is necessary to provide plenty of swimming room. It is aggressive towards other Tangs and Surgeonfish, but peaceful with other fish.
The diet of the Achilles Tang should consist of algae and vegetarian items such as Spirulina, zucchini, broccoli, leaf lettuce, and dried seaweed

 

[sandman12]

I would say at that price go for it, just make sure u can bring ti back if necessary

 

[lilcheen]

so he WILL fight with the smaller Kole and Blonde Naso..
MAN! i WANT THIS GUY SO BAD>...or the chevron.. 3.5 inches going for 50.@!!!!! WHAT A DEAL! i have both on hold at the lft... heheheheh

 

[aarone]

I would say at that price go for it, just make sure u can bring ti back if necessary
Definately not. Thats a waste of your other fish.