Tang Compatibility

kylev

Member
I currently have a 5+" hippo and a 3.5" purple tang in a 280g tank. After I move my crosshatch triggers out of the tank they will be the only larger fish in the tank. Would a black tang be an ok addition or would there be too much aggression with the other tangs?
 

btldreef

Moderator
Your tank is large enough that you probably can get away with it. How aggressive is your Purple Tang? Hopefully it's like mine and a completely whimp....
BTW, I'm assuming you mean a Zebramsoma sp when you say Black Tang.
 

kylev

Member
yes your correct with the zebramsoma, and my purple tang is definitely not the dominant tang in the tank the hippo runs his life lol. So hopefully the hippo will keep him in check
 

travelerjp98

Active Member
I have a full grown hippo and purple tang in my 180g, so I'm sure that a black tang added to that in a 280g would be totally fine.
 
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