How big does a Hippo Tang get?

[auntkaren]

I've searched for a list of tang sizes and lost the site! Just how big does a Hippo Tang get, anyway?

 

[bill109]

UP to a foot in the home aquarium (direct quotes from a site.)

 

[auntkaren]

Thank you! I had all the research on the tangs I wanted and deleted the stupid stuff!

 

[townsdp]

saw one for sale in Marietta, GA 15" long! It was a beast. Used to have a pic of it.

 

[psusocr1]

mines about 8-9 inches

 

[d0 thy d3w]

ahhh..so thats why "Dory" cant be my new tankmate! lol

 

[bill109]

Originally Posted by d0 thy d3w
ahhh..so thats why "Dory" cant be my new tankmate! lol
yeah most people dont take the adult size of the/this fish into consideation when picking.

 

[d0 thy d3w]

i always new that they got to big for me to keep one..but if i ever do a tank upgrade to 180 or more ill probably get one..