my 20 gal 4 month old tank :)
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flameangel26
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Do I see a hippo tang in the reflection as well? The yellow tang is unsuited for that tank, but having 2 tangs in a tank that small is bad news.
Like the anemones though
Like the anemones though
meowzer
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Originally Posted by flameangel26 http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3303899
Do I see a hippo tang in the reflection as well? The yellow tang is unsuited for that tank, but having 2 tangs in a tank that small is bad news.
Like the anemones though
OMG I totally missed that....and let me correct your statement ANY TANGS in a tank that small is horrendous news
Originally Posted by flameangel26 http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3303899
Do I see a hippo tang in the reflection as well? The yellow tang is unsuited for that tank, but having 2 tangs in a tank that small is bad news.
Like the anemones though
OMG I totally missed that....and let me correct your statement ANY TANGS in a tank that small is horrendous news
btldreef
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Originally Posted by flameangel26 http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3303899
Do I see a hippo tang in the reflection as well? The yellow tang is unsuited for that tank, but having 2 tangs in a tank that small is bad news.
Like the anemones though
Good catch!
NO TANGS IN LESS THAN 90G! especially not a hippo!
Anemones don't belong in tanks younger than 6months.
Originally Posted by flameangel26 http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3303899
Do I see a hippo tang in the reflection as well? The yellow tang is unsuited for that tank, but having 2 tangs in a tank that small is bad news.
Like the anemones though
Good catch!
NO TANGS IN LESS THAN 90G! especially not a hippo!
Anemones don't belong in tanks younger than 6months.
crazereef
New Member
ok ok relax ppl ive had both tangs since i got the tank. there doing fine i know im soposed to but i like to bend the rules and so far the tank is fine fish fine and if something happends thats on my bad part but i know lol dont gotta tell me. i get alot of bad comments enough lol
meowzer
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Originally Posted by nikeSB http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3304272
its gonna catch up to you and by then you'll really start regretting it. theyre active swimmers. its like putitng a human in a small restroom without a sink.
+1...BUT I'd like to add....it's really the fish that are paying.....how would you like to sleep on a 3' bed, have a ceiling that is 4" tall....a room that is 3x3
the fish will start getting so stressed they get sick...and they die....nothing happens to you....you're out a few bucks, but you're still alive
Originally Posted by nikeSB http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3304272
its gonna catch up to you and by then you'll really start regretting it. theyre active swimmers. its like putitng a human in a small restroom without a sink.
+1...BUT I'd like to add....it's really the fish that are paying.....how would you like to sleep on a 3' bed, have a ceiling that is 4" tall....a room that is 3x3
the fish will start getting so stressed they get sick...and they die....nothing happens to you....you're out a few bucks, but you're still alive
btldreef
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Originally Posted by crazereef http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3304269
ok ok relax ppl ive had both tangs since i got the tank. there doing fine i know im soposed to but i like to bend the rules and so far the tank is fine fish fine and if something happends thats on my bad part but i know lol dont gotta tell me. i get alot of bad comments enough lol
The problem is that just because you bend the rules, doesn't mean that the fish can. Tangs are very active open water swimmers. Even if your tangs are small enough for the tank right now (which is never true), an environment that is too small for them will cause them to be unhealthy, stressed out fish. It's just not right.
If you want to bend the rules, join politics or become an inventor, don't do it with an animal that depends on your for its care.
Originally Posted by crazereef http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3304269
ok ok relax ppl ive had both tangs since i got the tank. there doing fine i know im soposed to but i like to bend the rules and so far the tank is fine fish fine and if something happends thats on my bad part but i know lol dont gotta tell me. i get alot of bad comments enough lol
The problem is that just because you bend the rules, doesn't mean that the fish can. Tangs are very active open water swimmers. Even if your tangs are small enough for the tank right now (which is never true), an environment that is too small for them will cause them to be unhealthy, stressed out fish. It's just not right.
If you want to bend the rules, join politics or become an inventor, don't do it with an animal that depends on your for its care.
hunt
Active Member
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Originally Posted by crazereef http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3304287
oh well there healthy an not stressed and well there doing just fine so chill out ppl
Id also like to point out that a yellow tang can get to 6 - 8inches and a blue tang can grow to 12 inches. From the pics, the yellow tang is looking thin (IMO) which can be a sign of stress
(I had to do it)
btldreef
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Originally Posted by Hunt http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3304321
Id also like to point out that a yellow tang can get to 6 - 8inches and a blue tang can grow to 12 inches. From the pics, the yellow tang is looking thin (IMO) which can be a sign of stress
I'm glad I wasn't the only one who saw that the YT looks unhealthy.
nikesb
Active Member
stop telling people to relax. everyone here only wants whats best for the fish and for your tank. its not only the fact that they need bigger tanks, but its that the fishes also need that volume of water for their bioload, which would be exponentially greater than lets say a clownfish or goby. we're not trying to be rude, but don't join a hobby where its not meant to "bend the rules."
hunt
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Originally Posted by Hunt http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3304321
Id also like to point out that a yellow tang can get to 6 - 8inches and a blue tang can grow to 12 inches. From the pics, the yellow tang is looking thin (IMO) which can be a sign of stress
id also like to say that theyll never be able to live long enough to get near there adult size if you keep them in there.
Originally Posted by Hunt http:///forum/thread/379902/my-20-gal-4-month-old-tank#post_3304321
Id also like to point out that a yellow tang can get to 6 - 8inches and a blue tang can grow to 12 inches. From the pics, the yellow tang is looking thin (IMO) which can be a sign of stress
id also like to say that theyll never be able to live long enough to get near there adult size if you keep them in there.
novahobbies
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The yellow tang does indeed look to be on the skinny side - you can see his ribs. I'm not the tang police, but I'd strongly suggest getting him out of there...he's definitely got to the point where he needs a few more feet of up front real estate to prowl.
I'm going to disagree on the hippo, though. To me that looks like one of those quarter-sized hippos that my LFS gets in from time to time. From what I've read and seen at the store, these guys have a lousy survival rate - they're essentially babies and they're fairly weak. One of my LFS buddies (the guy I trust) said he'd tried one of these in his 220 and it died from being chased by the bigger fish.... basically it wasn't given a safe haven to eat and grow. A smaller tank would be like a nursery as long as it had peaceful fish in it. So yeah - if I had to I might keep a tiny hippo in a 20L until he grew to about 2.5 to 3 inches. But then I'd MOVE HIM TO A 6 FOOT TANK!!
Now, other than the "tang issue" that's been done - the tank itself looks very nice! That big torch of yours looks beautiful.
just get the yellow tang out please.
I'm going to disagree on the hippo, though. To me that looks like one of those quarter-sized hippos that my LFS gets in from time to time. From what I've read and seen at the store, these guys have a lousy survival rate - they're essentially babies and they're fairly weak. One of my LFS buddies (the guy I trust) said he'd tried one of these in his 220 and it died from being chased by the bigger fish.... basically it wasn't given a safe haven to eat and grow. A smaller tank would be like a nursery as long as it had peaceful fish in it. So yeah - if I had to I might keep a tiny hippo in a 20L until he grew to about 2.5 to 3 inches. But then I'd MOVE HIM TO A 6 FOOT TANK!!
Now, other than the "tang issue" that's been done - the tank itself looks very nice! That big torch of yours looks beautiful.
just get the yellow tang out please.