Hippo Tang and Orange-Shoulder

aquarius

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I have a 75 gallon f/o tank currently housing a juvenile Orange-Shoulder Tang and a Coral Beauty. I've read up on keeping multiple tangs in small tanks and have heard people burn other people for doing it but I'm set on the idea and I think that I'm experienced enough to do it. My dad has done it, my uncle has done it, all without problems so I'm gonna give it a shot. Right now the Orange-
Shoulder is about 3 inches long and he basically dominates the tank. If I was to get a hippo what should I do to introduce him. I know its not good to introduce tangs of the same genus but I've also seen that done too. I was thinking of getting a hippo about the size of a quarter cuz I'd love to watch him grow. Do you think I should take the orange-shoulder out and hold him in quarantine for a few weeks while the hippo gets acclimated or should I divide the tank? Any input (besides anyone who wants to tell me the tank is to small) or suggestions on what do to would be greatly appreciated. Thanx.
 

brian'sreef

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well hippos and orange shoulders aren't in the same genus.. hippos are actually in one all of their own .. i have a large red sea purple in a tank with a hippo and they are quite good freinds .. tangs are just funny creatures period.. the other day i sold someone a breeding pair of cinnamon clowns.. very aggresive little sh*ts.. anyway.. they told me they had and IO sailfin tang in the tank. normally this would not be a problem . well the tang attacked the clowns.. within an hour the tang was brought back to me and is now for sale in a tank by himself because he won't let anything else in there with it.. bottom line it's possible very possible.. the just becareful of their temperment.. and good luck
Brian
 
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