How big does a Regal Tang get?

[shanev]

I keep getting very conflicting data on a Blue Regal Tang. ANyone know how big they really get?

 

[carrie1429]

I'm pretty sure they get to be about 12 inches long

 

[sammystingray]

I had one reach around 7.5 inches after around four years, and he outgrew a 75, but most sources state full size at around 12 inches. Being a tang....they need a larger tank than a lot of fish of equal size. 125 gallons and up is the minimum for long term keeping in my opinion.

 

[killafins]

how long is a 125???

 

[sammystingray]

72 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 23 3/8, but it all depends. I don't believe the length is the ONLY factor for keeping tangs. If length was everything, then there would be no difference between a 90 gallon and a 55 gallon.