anyone know anything about clown tangs?
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carsgirlsnfish
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you will want to have perfect water quality and lots of swimming space if you want it to survive
carsgirlsnfish
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oh and one more thing, they're beautiful
grouperhead
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Not only are they the most aggressive tang, they are one of the most ich prone as well, which says a lot considering the family. It is a very pretty fish which will need a tank of at least 150g to thrive. Pristine water quality, lots of liverock, and no similar tankmates in shape or looks. HTH. Bo
theone
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heres some more information Restricted Species.
Clown Tang - Acanthurus lineatus
The Acanthurus lineatus grows up to 15 inches. The small size will come to you generally 1½ to 2½ inches; the medium generally 2½ to 3½ inches; the large generally 3½ to 6 inches; the XL generally 6 to 8 inches. The Clown Tang prefers a tank of at least 150 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. The Acanthurus lineatus is a herbivore and likes to eat marine algae, zucchini, brocoli, mysid shrimp, Spirulina, lettus, seaweed, sponges, and other meaty treats. The Clown Tang is a medium maintenance fish and may act peacefully toward other fish. It doesn't get along with other tangs. Keep with caution in a reef aquarium. Filters pose a threat to the planktonic offspring. Acanthurus lineatus (Linnaeus 1758), the Clown, Pajama, or Oriental Surgeon. Though this is a commonly used species when small, this fish can become an unholy terror towards its tankmates, getting progressively worse with growth. Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). The Clown Tang is commonly collected from Fiji, Maldives, Sri Lanka.
Clown Tang - Acanthurus lineatus
The Acanthurus lineatus grows up to 15 inches. The small size will come to you generally 1½ to 2½ inches; the medium generally 2½ to 3½ inches; the large generally 3½ to 6 inches; the XL generally 6 to 8 inches. The Clown Tang prefers a tank of at least 150 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. The Acanthurus lineatus is a herbivore and likes to eat marine algae, zucchini, brocoli, mysid shrimp, Spirulina, lettus, seaweed, sponges, and other meaty treats. The Clown Tang is a medium maintenance fish and may act peacefully toward other fish. It doesn't get along with other tangs. Keep with caution in a reef aquarium. Filters pose a threat to the planktonic offspring. Acanthurus lineatus (Linnaeus 1758), the Clown, Pajama, or Oriental Surgeon. Though this is a commonly used species when small, this fish can become an unholy terror towards its tankmates, getting progressively worse with growth. Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). The Clown Tang is commonly collected from Fiji, Maldives, Sri Lanka.
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simm
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Minimum Tank Size: 150 gallons
Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 72-78
Temperament: Aggressive
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1' 3"
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Diet: Herbivore
hehe well with the max size of 1 foot 3 inches Id say pretty BIG.
Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 72-78
Temperament: Aggressive
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1' 3"
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Diet: Herbivore
hehe well with the max size of 1 foot 3 inches Id say pretty BIG.
chris s
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thank you so much. anyone want a clown tang. i have a 3" in a 125g and right now it is leaving everything alone. now that i heard what some of you guys wrote i think that i might use him for store credit. i am probably going to let him get big and see if he will bother my other fish. thanks
chris S.
chris S.
fishtanker
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Originally posted by FDitty
what is the min tank size for a yellow tang or purple tang?
i think a 55gal is the min for a yellow or purple..i have my yellow in a 55gal, he was the first fish in my 55gal back in '98
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simm
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Noooo minimum for any tang would be a 75 and thats just 1 tang in the 5.