john harlan
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i was wondering if i could put a blue hippo a salfin tang and a naso tang in with the clown tang that i already have in it the clown tang is about 3-4 in
how many tangs can go into a 100 gallon aquarium
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xeniaman
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All these tangs are of the larger species of tangs. I personally wouldn't put a naso in that size tank. They grow fast under proper conditions. I once had a Naso, hippo and powder brown in a 90 gallon reef. The Naso quickly outgrew the tank and I could tell he wasn't happy so I gave it to a fellow hobbiest. The other tangs mentioned get huge as well, I wouldn't put more than 2 tangs in that tank. The clown tang will probably kill another tang that is introduced (they are mean)
john harlan
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okay thanks for the info i am probably going to try to trade him into my lfs on sunday.That way i can get the blue hippo and salfin tang
john harlan
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yes i know that the blue hippos can get ick very easily don't people use uv lights to get rid of ick cells or what ever?
9supratt4
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Originally Posted by john harlan
http:///forum/post/3013460
yes i know that the blue hippos can get ick very easily don't people use uv lights to get rid of ick cells or what ever?
The best way that I know of to get rid of Ich is Hypo....but you don't want to do that to your DT.
As for a UV...I don't have one....my neighbor who has a 220 FO & a 90 Reef told me not to waste my time or money on one.
But i'm sure there are people who love them.
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yes i know that the blue hippos can get ick very easily don't people use uv lights to get rid of ick cells or what ever?
The best way that I know of to get rid of Ich is Hypo....but you don't want to do that to your DT.
As for a UV...I don't have one....my neighbor who has a 220 FO & a 90 Reef told me not to waste my time or money on one.
john harlan
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yes i do have a uv and it did make my my red slime algae go away and i did have ick at one time but every since Ive had the uv Ive never had ick since then.
john harlan
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also i was wondering is i could put a magnificent fox face in with them.
9supratt4
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Originally Posted by john harlan
http:///forum/post/3013479
also i was wondering is i could a magnificent fox face in with them.
I'd say yes...they will get along fine, but again, that whole thing with the size of the tank comes into play....the foxface gets up to about 9-10 inches, the sailfin 12-18 and the hippos about the same....so it may be a bit crowded.
Not saying it couldn't work though.
http:///forum/post/3013479
also i was wondering is i could a magnificent fox face in with them.
I'd say yes...they will get along fine, but again, that whole thing with the size of the tank comes into play....the foxface gets up to about 9-10 inches, the sailfin 12-18 and the hippos about the same....so it may be a bit crowded.
Not saying it couldn't work though.
john harlan
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okay thanks i am for sure going to trade in my clown tang that sucker is freaking mean!!!
9supratt4
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Originally Posted by john harlan
http:///forum/post/3013490
okay thanks i am for sure going to trade in my clown tang that sucker is freaking mean!!!
I can tell you....you will be very happy with a sailfin...although mine is kind of aggressive to new tankmates since it was the only big fish in there for a long time.
Right now the sailfin is going after the magnificent foxface i just got today.
http:///forum/post/3013490
okay thanks i am for sure going to trade in my clown tang that sucker is freaking mean!!!
I can tell you....you will be very happy with a sailfin...although mine is kind of aggressive to new tankmates since it was the only big fish in there for a long time.
Right now the sailfin is going after the magnificent foxface i just got today.
john harlan
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well i probably going to add at the same time they will be the only fish in the tank except for my pair of blue jaw triggers
both about 4-6 in.
both about 4-6 in.
john harlan
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okay i will probably just get the salfin until i get my bigger tank thanks for all the help.
john harlan
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okay i am going to just get a purple red sea tang instead of the foxface and salfin.
bang guy
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Originally Posted by john harlan
http:///forum/post/3013882
okay i am going to just get a purple red sea tang instead of the foxface and salfin.
Excellent choice! IMO the Sailfin would also get too big for a 100 but the Purple Tang should do very well long term.
http:///forum/post/3013882
okay i am going to just get a purple red sea tang instead of the foxface and salfin.
Excellent choice! IMO the Sailfin would also get too big for a 100 but the Purple Tang should do very well long term.
john harlan
Member
yeah the purple tang at my lfs is about 3-4 in the only down side is they have a pretty high price tag.