Powder Blue Tang?

[mmslue79]

This is by far my favorite looking fish I have seen to date. Granted I am realitvely new to the hobbby. My question is: I hear that they are succeptable to disease rather easily. Is this true? Is this not a fish to start out with? Also will the powder blue get along with a porcupine puffer and a pair of Maroon Clowns?

 

[carrie1429]

Yes they can get sick very easily and not a good beginner fish because they aren't very hardy, also they need a lot of space, they are compatable with a puffer but you need a lot of space like a 100 gal if you want to keep those fish together. I would suggest starting out with something more hardy then you can upgrade to tangs. If you want to just keep a tang ( no puffer) then you will need 75 gal tank. You can start out with a powder blue but it will just be more difficult than starting out with something less expensive.

 

[mmslue79]

Thanks for the help. I will probaly not get this fish. Though it is tempting.

 

[donkeykong]

Put him in your long term goal. That way when you do(after getting alot of experiance first) get him you will have an amazing sense of acomplishment.
I have a gift at putting a good spin on things

 

[twoods71]

I have heard of people with a great deal of experience still have trouble with these fish.
Definitely not a beginner fish.

 

[mmslue79]

Thanks all for the replys. I guess I will just hold out on this fish. Though I love it sooooooo much..............