Information on the Purple Tang???????

julie853

julie853

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I have a oppurtunity to get a purple tang for $75 but from everything I have read they seem very aggressive.
I wasn't really looking to get one when I received a email from a friend who has a guy at work who needs to rehome his Purple Tang.
I have a 180 gallon FOWLR with a dogface puffer and a blue tang and soon a Picasso trigger(still in quartine).
Anyone have any advice for me about them??
 
hlcroghan

hlcroghan

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yes they can be aggressive....i think that with your tank size and stocklist you should be fine though...
 
gio28

gio28

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i think he will do good in that size tank. i would watch for aggression though cause they can be real mean. but i think it should all be fine.
 
lietz06

lietz06

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I think they're supposed to be more aggresive towards tangs, even more to tangs that are the same shape as them. I have one and he doesn't bother anyone besides when I'm feeding seaweed he pushes my yellow tang outa the way.
 
rlablan

rlablan

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I had one for a very short time. He became a bully quickly, even though he was 6 inches max. After a week trial period, he was being mean to fish that were the same size/bigger... He was just fine with my little fish though.
Gorgeous fish, just didn't work well for me.
 
crypt keeper

crypt keeper

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In 180 gallon with a puffer it will never be boss. It will be a butthead to any tang you place in there. Personally at $75 right now its not worth it. You can get them for $95 later. I would add this guy last if you plan on getting one. Dont get a yellow tang. They are one of the most aggressive fish we keep.
Id get a large angel in juvi form. Queen or Emperor or Annularis. Maybe a Wrasse. Then maybe another fish you like and then the purple tang. It will be put in its place by the others.
 
julie853

julie853

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Well I'm not going to get him its just not worth the risk of him bullying my blue tang.
I did some reading on them and they just seem to aggressive.
They certainly are beautiful fish though.
 
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