Kole tang

[flatzboy]

I am pretty sure the answer is no but I wanted to double check if I could put a kole tang in a 46 gal. bowfront. I have a yellow in my 75 gal. and like tangs so much but if you guys think I shouldn't then I won't, because I don't want to torcher him.

 

[cincijoe]

I had a Kole in a 75 gallon and he did well for awhile, but they are constantly moving aroung and I thought the 75 was too small for him so I gave him away.

 

[flatzboy]

Thanks I won't put one in there then.

 

[chandler04]

Ive seen koles in 50 gallons. I guess it depends on the fish. I think that koles are probably the smallest species of tang, and they really need like alot of caves and stuff to swim through to feel comfortable. I would give you the thumbs up on that. Im getting one for my 55 soon, once the yellow leaves. Cant wait, they are awesome fish.

 

[flatzboy]

Thanks chandler maybe I'll have second thoughts and get one. My only concern is my tank is only 36'' long but its 46 gal.

 

[mongoose]

I'm guilty of once having a Kole tang in too small of a tank....Dont' do it.

 

[flatzboy]

What size tank size tank did you have him in mongoose?

 

[firefish3]

I think its to small might be able to pull it off in a 60 gallon but I would use 75 gallon minimum

 

[chandler04]

Yea, maybe not a good idea after all. Well, its your choice. I mean, if it seems to be happy, then go ahead with it. If it dont like it, then birng it back to the store. Its that simple really. ITs a good possibility though. Some fish like a lotta swimming room, but others of the species dont. Just depends on the certain fish.

 

[flatzboy]

I think I might give it a try.:yes:

 

[otradnoje]

I have a Kole blue eye, in my 55g, he's fat and happy, having lots of powerheads/water current helps a lot too.
I'm also fairly sure that the Kole tang is the smallest tang reaching ~7 inches.