Blue Hippo Tang

btldreef

btldreef

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Did no one catch that he's putting a hippo tang in a 75 that already has a yellow tang in it?
WAY TOO SMALL OF A TANK for a hippo, let alone two tangs.
Hippos grow large quickly. The yellow tang will probably beat on it and stress it out.
I just read through some of your other threads. You've been asking about a protein skimmer and such, if you plan on having two tangs in a 75 (which I highly don't recommend doing, 1 tang in a 75 is a lot), you really need a skimmer. Tangs produce a huge bio load.
Make sure you are adding vitamins to the food, especially with the introduction of the new hippo. The stress easily so you need to keep their immune system strong.
You just asked about what tangs would be suitable in this tank a week ago:
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/vb/s...d.php?t=373237
Your like bigger fish, I think it's time to upgrade to a bigger tank.
 
noah's nemo

noah's nemo

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I mentioned it in post # 8.....He replied that he no longer has the yellow,but i do still agree that a hippo is not well suited for a 75 long term.
 
btldreef

btldreef

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Originally Posted by Noah's Nemo
http:///forum/post/3228693
I mentioned it in post # 8.....He replied that he no longer has the yellow,but i do still agree that a hippo is not well suited for a 75 long term.
Missed that...
Either way, a blue hippo DOES NOT belong in anything less than a 6' tank.
 
nycbob

nycbob

Active Member
Originally Posted by BTLDreef
http:///forum/post/3228729
Missed that...
Either way, a blue hippo DOES NOT belong in anything less than a 6' tank.
actually i read in the past, hippo tangs, when compared to other tangs, dont need as much swimming room. in the wild, hippos dont swim as wide an area as other tangs. i do agree a big tank is better, but if start off with a 2-3 inch specimen, it shouldnt be an issue near term.
 
srfisher17

srfisher17

Active Member
Originally Posted by aaron101
http:///forum/post/3228437
yea got ya, i also have my water run through uv.
Please don't assume UV is a substitute for QT. UV may help a little, but cannot prevent or cure outbreaks of ich, or any other parasite. IMO, their primary benefit is algae control; which is why pondkeepers like them.
 
btldreef

btldreef

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Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3228768
My 2 cents
I have never had an issue nor know of anyone who has had one with a Yellow and a Hippo

They usually don't fight, but in a 75, the aggression would be increased and there would be more of a risk. That's all.
 
florida joe

florida joe

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Originally Posted by BTLDreef
http:///forum/post/3228779
They usually don't fight, but in a 75, the aggression would be increased and there would be more of a risk. That's all.

Did no one catch that he's putting a hippo tang in a 75 that already has a yellow tang in it?
WAY TOO SMALL OF A TANK for a hippo, let alone two tangs.
While tank size is of course important we must IMO avoid blanket statements when we can not factor in the ability of the hobbyist to provide other things that will facilitate harmony. And for the record if you look closely in the upper left that's a Kole tang. That is all I am saying
 
btldreef

btldreef

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Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3228802
While tank size is of course important we must IMO avoid blanket statements when we can not factor in the ability of the hobbyist to provide other things that will facilitate harmony. And for the record if you look closely in the upper left that's a Kole tang. That is all I am saying
Yes. Well, without insulting the OP, if you've read through some of his other posts lately, it seems as if he's newer to the hobby or isn't that experienced. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but if you're not that experienced, I don't think you should risk a hippo tang in a smaller tank.
 
aaron101

aaron101

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thank you for all the imput i have thought about what all of you sad and i wont risk it.i will wait till i up grade to my 90g this summer. thank you once again
 
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