Originally posted by cjason3041
i have a 55 gal with a naso... no prob,,,, i know, some will say it is to small, but he is little and he will get a bigger home in a few months. i think an 85 should be ok... but they do like their space
85 is definatley too small for a Naso.
There are other Tangs that could do ok in an 85gal.
Here are Facts:
Taken from a competitors site (email me if you want it
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Naso Blonde Tang:
Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1' 6"
Color Form: Blue, Gray
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: Yes
Diet: Herbivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Maldives, Red Sea
Family: Acanthuridae
A 125 gallon or larger aquarium is necessary to provide plenty of swimming room, places to hide, and a tight-fitting lid to prevent jumping to escape. It is aggressive towards other tangs, but peaceful with other fish in the tank.
Keep in mind that Fish Stores ALWAYS put the lowest size tank, in order to make more sales.
So if they say 125MIN, it's more like 150+ is better
125 being the aboslute min.
And you can't go by size either, thinking "i'll get a small one" and put it in a smaller tank.
