Are Tangs ok in this?
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teds tank
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depends on the tang but most types should fit in there
the only tangs i can think of that you shouldn't put in there are powder blue achiles and regal tangs do better in a larger tank
Is this not big enough for a tang
bigger is always better
how many tangs do you want?
what kind of tang?
but i'm no tang expert
the only tangs i can think of that you shouldn't put in there are powder blue achiles and regal tangs do better in a larger tank
Is this not big enough for a tang
bigger is always better
how many tangs do you want?
what kind of tang?
but i'm no tang expert
ophiura
Active Member
IMO, the footprint of the tank IS important, seriously. So while you can leave an area for the fish to circle around rockwork, it really does not buy you room for most of the larger tangs. IMO, the only really suitable tangs are bristletooth tangs like Kole's.
IMO, most other tangs are not particularly suitable in that footprint. People may argue that yellow, scopus or similar may be OK. I personally disagree. But if you want to keep one, I would absolutely stack the rock in the middle of the tank and not along the back. IMO regals (and similar), sailfins and naso, for example, are not suitable.
IMO, most other tangs are not particularly suitable in that footprint. People may argue that yellow, scopus or similar may be OK. I personally disagree. But if you want to keep one, I would absolutely stack the rock in the middle of the tank and not along the back. IMO regals (and similar), sailfins and naso, for example, are not suitable.
aquaknight
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Basically as above. Big enough for a tang, sure. Every type of tang, far from it.
Originally Posted by ophiura
http:///forum/post/3140900
I IMO regals (and similar), sailfins and naso, for example, are not suitable.
LOL, what other tangs are similar to the Regal?
Originally Posted by ophiura
http:///forum/post/3140900
I IMO regals (and similar), sailfins and naso, for example, are not suitable.
LOL, what other tangs are similar to the Regal?
rigdon87
Member
Originally Posted by jw1977
http:///forum/post/3140881
I'm thinking of getting 120 gallon tank that's 4ft wide. Is this not big enough for a tang? Do you really need 6ft wide?
I have a 120(48x24x24) and i currently have a desjardini(sp?) sailfin,yellow and a hippo tang along with two maroon clowns lawn mower blenny and will be adding a flame angel in the futuer..Alot of people on these forums have this type of tank with almost the same stocklist.jetskiking, mechanic to name a few and i think florida joe has 3-4 tangs in his 110g.Im not arguing with you O,i have too much respect for you to do that im just stating my opinon.I also have a 180 and 225 that i can throw them in when they outgrow my tank though..I have also noticed my tangs seem to be more of rock huggers than open water swimmers,there always swimming in and out of the rock work.jw1977 im not telling you its right or wrong its your decision to do what you want....
http:///forum/post/3140881
I'm thinking of getting 120 gallon tank that's 4ft wide. Is this not big enough for a tang? Do you really need 6ft wide?
I have a 120(48x24x24) and i currently have a desjardini(sp?) sailfin,yellow and a hippo tang along with two maroon clowns lawn mower blenny and will be adding a flame angel in the futuer..Alot of people on these forums have this type of tank with almost the same stocklist.jetskiking, mechanic to name a few and i think florida joe has 3-4 tangs in his 110g.Im not arguing with you O,i have too much respect for you to do that im just stating my opinon.I also have a 180 and 225 that i can throw them in when they outgrow my tank though..I have also noticed my tangs seem to be more of rock huggers than open water swimmers,there always swimming in and out of the rock work.jw1977 im not telling you its right or wrong its your decision to do what you want....
teds tank
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I have a 120(48x24x24) and i currently have a desjardini(sp?) sailfin,yellow and a hippo tang along with two maroon clowns lawn mower blenny and will be adding a flame angel in the futuer..Alot of people on these forums have this type of tank with almost the same stocklist.jetskiking, mechanic to name a few and i think florida joe has 3-4 tangs in his 110g.Im not arguing with you O,i have too much respect for you to do that im just stating my opinon.I also have a 180 and 225 that i can throw them in when they outgrow my tank though..I have also noticed my tangs seem to be more of rock huggers than open water swimmers,there always swimming in and out of the rock work.jw1977 im not telling you its right or wrong its your decision to do what you want....
exactly do what you want. Sometimes i lose track of that with all the restrections people have on fish. but its good to know all the information before you do it and keep in mind that fish have different personalities some yellow tangs live long live in a 50g(its not recommended) others are terrors and attack anything added to the tank. It is your choice what to add to your tank and its your money.
exactly do what you want. Sometimes i lose track of that with all the restrections people have on fish. but its good to know all the information before you do it and keep in mind that fish have different personalities some yellow tangs live long live in a 50g(its not recommended) others are terrors and attack anything added to the tank. It is your choice what to add to your tank and its your money.
whitebird
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i use to think people that said a 4ft long tank was way to small for a sailfin was crazy , now i think a 6ft long 125 gal tank is way to small specialy for our 5"+ sailfin that is a speed demon demolition driver, but were thinking about getting/building a 8 ft long tank some day so we can keep our tangs(sailfin/chevron)
ophiura
Active Member
Originally Posted by Teds tank
http:///forum/post/3141028
exactly do what you want. Sometimes i lose track of that with all the restrections people have on fish. but its good to know all the information before you do it and keep in mind that fish have different personalities some yellow tangs live long live in a 50g(its not recommended) others are terrors and attack anything added to the tank. It is your choice what to add to your tank and its your money.
Unfortunately I've killed rather a few animals back in the day that I just did what I wanted with my tank and my money.
I definitely appreciate that you agree people should at least have the information.
We'll potentially have to agree to disagree on the other aspect of just doing what you want.
It does come down to that but my hope is people would learn from the experience of others and maybe make a different choice from what they wanted. I would like people to do what they want...within the reality of their tank, experience and limitations, and hopefully not waste much money on the mistakes.
While it may "work" for some folks for some period of time, I have seen it fail as well. And I have seen stunted diseased fish that people thought were perfectly healthy. So it is a matter sometime of perception, of the variables in the tank and hobbyist, differences in fish, etc. Many things, sometimes intangible, can make the difference in cases like this.
I personally love the 120 and think it is a great tank for reefs in particular.
It just may not be suitable, IMO, for a wide variety of tangs. That is my opinion, and my experience 
If tangs are what you are primarily after, then I would look at a different footprint, personally.
Man, I never considered myself the tang police...where are the hard core people?
http:///forum/post/3141028
exactly do what you want. Sometimes i lose track of that with all the restrections people have on fish. but its good to know all the information before you do it and keep in mind that fish have different personalities some yellow tangs live long live in a 50g(its not recommended) others are terrors and attack anything added to the tank. It is your choice what to add to your tank and its your money.
Unfortunately I've killed rather a few animals back in the day that I just did what I wanted with my tank and my money.
I definitely appreciate that you agree people should at least have the information.
While it may "work" for some folks for some period of time, I have seen it fail as well. And I have seen stunted diseased fish that people thought were perfectly healthy. So it is a matter sometime of perception, of the variables in the tank and hobbyist, differences in fish, etc. Many things, sometimes intangible, can make the difference in cases like this.
I personally love the 120 and think it is a great tank for reefs in particular.
If tangs are what you are primarily after, then I would look at a different footprint, personally.Man, I never considered myself the tang police...where are the hard core people?