could I get a clown tang

[rainbow grouper]

could I get a clown tang in my tank heres my stocking list
1 yellow tang
1 all most mature mimic tang
1 maroon clownfish
5 blue damsels
1 talbot damsel
1 algae blenny
1 possum wrasse
2 watchman gobies
1 coral goby
tank size 135 gal

 

[flower]

I'm not familiar with your other fish so I don't know...I'm answering so the thread gets bumped up so someone will notice it.

 

[travelerjp98]

Even though it is a beautiful fish, clown tangs require tanks of at least 250 gallons if not more. Also, they are very aggressive towards other tangs so that is another issue.

 

[btldreef]

I replied to your PM asking me thus, but figured I'd write here as well.
I definitely do not recommend a Clown Tang for your tank (or for most peoples tanks fir that matter). They are VERY aggressive fish that will beat on another tang regardless if it's species or shape. They can really be aggressive towards any fish, but even mire so towards tangs. They're also very difficult to care for and many people do not have success with them long term. Then there is the issue of how large they can grow. They're one if the larger species of tangs that can easily reach over a foot long. They really require a minimum 8 foot long tank and I'd say at least 225 gallons.
It would tear your mimic apart.

 

[tangs rule]

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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/387289/could-i-get-a-clown-tang#post_3406825
I replied to your PM asking me thus, but figured I'd write here as well.
I definitely do not recommend a Clown Tang for your tank (or for most peoples tanks fir that matter). They are VERY aggressive fish that will beat on another tang regardless if it's species or shape. They can really be aggressive towards any fish, but even mire so towards tangs. They're also very difficult to care for and many people do not have success with them long term. Then there is the issue of how large they can grow. They're one if the larger species of tangs that can easily reach over a foot long. They really require a minimum 8 foot long tank and I'd say at least 225 gallons.
It would tear your mimic apart.
+1
The sohal and clown MAY be two of the most striking tangs, but they ARE the 2 meanest. Both species are notorius for being very violent to other tangs and even other large fish like triggers/angles.

 

[rainbow grouper]

o.k thanks then

 

[btldreef]

For some reason I can't reply yo the PM you sent where you said you would just get a Powder Blue Tang instead...
I dint recommend this either. You really are maxes on tangs. You need to consider that even though the Mimic is small right now, it will grow larger. Keep in mind that both the Mimic and the Powder Blue are from the same Acanthurus family of tangs, one of the more aggressive groups. Powder Blues can be aggressive, especially towards other Acanthurus tangs, so it would really not be a wise choice. If you must have another tang, look at something much smaller such as a Kole. IMO, your tank really isn't large enough for any other large fish though.