Purple tang

dani

dani

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I am probably going to pick up a Purple tang in the next couple of weeks. The person is breaking down their tank (a 125). The person also has a Blonde Naso Tang, Powder Blue tang, and Yellow tang in the same tank (with other fish). It's a very cool setup.
I have always wanted a purple tang. The recommended tank size is 90gal (which I have) and I wanted to consider the purple along with either the Blonde Naso or the Powder Blue.
Can I get some tang feedback (problems in reef setup, nips at certain corals, etc). I've never had tangs. Thanks!
 
spanko

spanko

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Serious question here peeps, let's keep the answers constructive, informative and above all nice please!!!!
 
dani

dani

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Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3031518
There are some very strong opinions on Tangs, tank sizes etc. etc. These kind of threads can get nasty quickly, just trying to keep it civil.
I've seen/read that on here... thank you. Yes, this is a serious question. Trust me... I, myself, questioned the tank owner! But, I watched those fish for a long time and they all get along great. The other tank mates are a grunt (light gray with neon blue dashed lines) caught from the Atlantic of S. FL, a golden (?) hogfish, 2 anthias, 3 blue chromis.
I've asked the person to send photos of the fish. They are all super healthy and BIG.
 
deejeff442

deejeff442

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how big are these tangs?
i had 4 tangs in a 90 for a few years but they were 3 inches.
now my purple is almost 6 inches.
my anemone wiped all the tangs out but the purple.
tangs need alot of space .
now i have a 225 with the purple,8 inch achilles and a 7 inch fowleri.
they get along good but have alot of room.although i am thinking of a 400+ tank soon cause the achilles looks like he could use more room.
if you take 4 tangs and take away 25% of thier home they might not get along so well.
anyway as long as the tangs are small and you are willing to upsize to at least a 150 tank .
you might just pass on them.
maybe go to c-list and look foir a bigger tank?
 
ifirefight

ifirefight

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Originally Posted by Dani
http:///forum/post/3031510
I am probably going to pick up a Purple tang in the next couple of weeks. The person is breaking down their tank (a 125). The person also has a Blonde Naso Tang, Powder Blue tang, and Yellow tang in the same tank (with other fish). It's a very cool setup.
I have always wanted a purple tang. The recommended tank size is 90gal (which I have) and I wanted to consider the purple along with either the Blonde Naso or the Powder Blue.
Can I get some tang feedback (problems in reef setup, nips at certain corals, etc). I've never had tangs. Thanks!

I have a purple in my 130.. He is by far the biggest bully in the tank...I would love to add a Naso,but I dont really think my tank is big enough... So I doubt your 90 would suffice if you wanted to add those 2. For the record, I have a foxface,mandrin,royal gramma,2 percs,fairy wrasse.
 
culp

culp

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if you really want the purple tang it would be best to only get that one tang with the purple tang growing to the small size of the 3 you listed.
 
dani

dani

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Originally Posted by deejeff442
http:///forum/post/3031875
how big are these tangs?
if you take 4 tangs and take away 25% of thier home they might not get along so well.
anyway as long as the tangs are small and you are willing to upsize to at least a 150 tank .
you might just pass on them.
All of this guys fish are in a 125 (with no problem)at the moment and they are fairly big - I thought it was too many..
I am only looking to acquire the purple tang or possibly both the purple and powder blue. The purple is probably 5-6" long and the powder blue about
4-5" long.
I probably won't be upgrading to a bigger tank until December or January. When I do, I will be looking for a 125 or larger.
 
spanko

spanko

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Purple tang max size = 10 inches.
Powder blue tang max size = 9 inches.
Just so you have some reference on where the fish are now and where they can grow to. Kind of a gage to look ahead with. So if you figure each of them will about double in size from where they are now, that should give you a good indication.
 
dani

dani

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Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3032515
Purple tang max size = 10 inches.
Powder blue tang max size = 9 inches.
Just so you have some reference on where the fish are now and where they can grow to. Kind of a gage to look ahead with. So if you figure each of them will about double in size from where they are now, that should give you a good indication.

Thanks
 
saltydog

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That is hilarious...great picture!
-Salty
By the way I have a 4" Purple and 4" RedSea Sailfin in my 120. An occasional flash but they do fine. Fat, dumb and so far happy.
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3031512

Serious question here peeps, let's keep the answers constructive, informative and above all nice please!!!!
 
deejeff442

deejeff442

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gotyea,the two are pretty big fish.
should be ok untill the up grade.
just a thought i have an 8 inch achilles in a 225 and he looks like he could use more room.
look into a 180 they are pretty common and should be good for those guys for a few years.
 
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