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extinct 1ne

extinct 1ne

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As some of you know, I have a 55g Soft / LPS reef. I am nervous about getting a Tang of any kind, size, shape or color. Currently my LFS has some baby Yellow Tangs (1.5"-2"). Would one of them be ok in a 55g for a year or two? When it gets big, I will definately upgrade to a tank in the 75g-100g range, at the very least. He would be my 4th, and last addition fish wise. I currently have the following.
Gold-Striped Maroon Clownfish
Red Mandarin Dragonet
Blue-Fin Damsel
__________ <<< Reserved For Baby Yellow Tang.
My worst fear is the Tangs health, and ich. I know that these creatures get ich very easily, but my tank is pretty peaceful (even the Clownfish & Damsel). I would of course acclimate him as I do all of my other critters.
Thank you guys for any help you can give me.
 
jackri

jackri

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QT him and you'll be fine.
I personally don't see any problems with a yellow tang in a 55g. You're not really losing swimming room from a 55 to a 75 to a 90g tank as they are all 4 feet long (standard anyways).
 
extinct 1ne

extinct 1ne

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Originally Posted by jackri
http:///forum/post/3124706
QT him and you'll be fine.
I personally don't see any problems with a yellow tang in a 55g. You're not really losing swimming room from a 55 to a 75 to a 90g tank as they are all 4 feet long (standard anyways).
Thanks. I'll probably pick him up next week or so.
 
marchingbandjs

marchingbandjs

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Nah your golden.. for him to reach full size it would take 3+ years and thats in perfect conditions.. so your fine he prob wont get any bigger than 5-6 inches... So ya good luck post pics..
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Just be careful. I havent been able to add any new fish since I added my yellow tang. They are very aggressive, and mine took over the whole tank. Make sure you've added all the fish your going to before adding this guy! But he is a beauty!
 
dingus890

dingus890

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Be sure to post pics!! I am getting my yellow tang on Thursday...YAY! My fave fish. I'm Planning on upgrading the in future for him.
 
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