Tang Police?

mony97

mony97

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Hey guys, i keep hearing about the tang police but have yet to see a tread that i know for sure is there's. Anyways i had some questions for them or anyone who can help. I am getting a 60g tank in a few months (as you may have read) and am trying to get as prepared as possible with a stock list that will work and some good knowledge to start a healthy tank. The question i have is, is there any tang that will work in this tank? the tank is five feet long and will be a fish only tank with lr. I found a Tomini Tang on this site that from what I could tell only gets to be about 3 inches? True? and if not any other tangs that will work? no worries if not but they are such cool fish, and i would love to have one, just not at the expense of a stressed fish, or worse

Thx guys
 
wangotango

wangotango

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You don't want to see a tang police thread. Trust me, they get ugly fast.
IMO a Tomini would be the only tang that I would try, but even still it is a stretch.
-Justin
 
mony97

mony97

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haha thx for the heads up I'll keep my distance. and i am glad to see that im looking in the right direction.
 
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saltman23

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A yellow or a yellow eye tang would be ok for a good amount of time.
 
tangpolice

tangpolice

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I can think of three species suitable for a 4' long reef tank or a FOWLR.
Ctenochaetus truncatus - Kole (Yelloweye) Tang
Ctenochaetus strigosus - Blue Spotted Kole Tang
Ctenochaetus tominiensis - Tomini (Bristletooth) Tang
All typically reach 5" with a max of 6" and are not open water Tangs meaning they can do well with much less swimming space than other Tangs.
The Kole Tangs are more delicate than other Tangs and are better suited for Reef Tanks but if a lot of grazing rock is avaiably they can thrive.
 
mony97

mony97

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thx for the suggestions on the tangs, im am so happy that they will be availible options for me, and the tank is 5' if it makes a differance, i have read 6' is the smallest you should shoot for. if any new suggestions out there keep them coming
 
doggiepuffer

doggiepuffer

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I agree. I had a Yellow Tang and a Tomini in my 30 Gallon (before, I get flamed, the Yellow Tang was about 2" and the Tomini was about the same size, and I followed the advice of my LFS, that said he would be find til I get the 90g Setup and running). The Yellow Tang grew very quickly in my tank. The Tomini Tang did well, but for some reason did not make it either. So I am waiting til I get the 180 up this summer before I try tangs again.
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by mony97
http:///forum/post/2870202
thx for the suggestions on the tangs, im am so happy that they will be availible options for me, and the tank is 5' if it makes a differance, i have read 6' is the smallest you should shoot for. if any new suggestions out there keep them coming
Six feet is the recommended size for most tangs to live long term. There are a few breeds that do well in smaller tanks for awhile. You can easily keep a Tomini, Kole, or probably even a YT. Stay away from larger breeds and keep your tank as prestine as possible.
Originally Posted by DoggiePuffer
http:///forum/post/2870350
I agree. I had a Yellow Tang and a Tomini in my 30 Gallon (before, I get flamed, the Yellow Tang was about 2" and the Tomini was about the same size, and I followed the advice of my LFS, that said he would be find til I get the 90g Setup and running). The Yellow Tang grew very quickly in my tank. The Tomini Tang did well, but for some reason did not make it either. So I am waiting til I get the 180 up this summer before I try tangs again.
I am guessing the yellow tang died?
Do you know why they both died?
 
doggiepuffer

doggiepuffer

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I am really not sure to be honest. I know intially that the Yellow was upset with the addition of the Tomini, but after some re-aquascaping, everything was fine. The Tomini tang was always out and about in my tank. However, there is seems to be some issues with the LFS in regards to their fish. It seems to be, if you get them, before they are released them why arrive they do better than when in the tanks.
I also had seaweed sheets that I placed in the tank. As the tangs and the foxface both eat on it. I know the Yellow was growing very quickly in the tank. But at least the 90Gallon will be going up in 48 hours. I have thought about trying to get another Tomini, but I am going to wait til i have the 180g going this summer.
 
tangpolice

tangpolice

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Originally Posted by mony97
http:///forum/post/2870202
thx for the suggestions on the tangs, im am so happy that they will be availible options for me, and the tank is 5' if it makes a differance, i have read 6' is the smallest you should shoot for. if any new suggestions out there keep them coming

A 25% increase in the length of the tank is a HUGE difference for these Tangs. I would avoid a Yellow Tang in anything smaller than a 6' tank but it can work, the odds are against you for long term success for any Tang other than what I listed.
Oh, and only one Tang for that tank.
 
mony97

mony97

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haha nice touch to the thread spanko

and thx ya all for the advise, I wasn't really looking at the YT due to the tank size i am getting so thats ok. and good info on the 25% can make all the differance, b/c I'm sure that can relate to other species as well and that info will come in handy. and yes only one tang for me, happy i am able to get one.
 
locoyo386

locoyo386

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I have read several threads about tangs, they all point to length of tank being min. 72". Is there a min width(front to back) and height of tank as well?
If I have a tank that is 72" long and 12" wide and 15" tall, would this be sufficient for a tang?
 
maryg

maryg

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Originally Posted by TangPolice
http:///forum/post/2870139
I can think of three species suitable for a 4' long reef tank or a FOWLR.
Ctenochaetus truncatus - Kole (Yelloweye) Tang
Ctenochaetus strigosus - Blue Spotted Kole Tang
Ctenochaetus tominiensis - Tomini (Bristletooth) Tang
All typically reach 5" with a max of 6" and are not open water Tangs meaning they can do well with much less swimming space than other Tangs.
The Kole Tangs are more delicate than other Tangs and are better suited for Reef Tanks but if a lot of grazing rock is avaiably they can thrive.
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I have a Kole in my 55gallon. He is totally cool. They stay around the rocks and aren't big swimmers. He eats everything and is fat.
 
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