Tang QT

[xtreeme]

Im setting up a 125g soon. Read tangs need lot of room. We have a 55g now keeping for QT will this be right size for tang. Best to put tang in big tank then add others later?
What tang good for reef tank. Soft corals. Im new to salt, a easy tang is best. Thinking Blue Hippo tang not sure need help.
55g
1 clown
2 green chromi
Hawain Feather Duster Tube (now too in one)
sand sifter star that cant return
Thanks for any help.

 

[bioneck47]

The 55g should be fine for a qt for most tangs. If your going to go with a blue hippo, pay the extra money to get a medium to larger sized one. They are much hardier than the smaller ones. For a 125, a blue hippo should be o.k.,but I recommend upgrading in a few years as they do get pretty big. Mine is about 7 inches now but I've had him for 3 years. Just stay away from nasos, unicorns, and a few others as they WILL outgrow a 125. All tangs are reef safe, and it is a good idea to add the tang last to your tank.

 

[xtreeme]

Thank you. I thought about adding him last. So setup new tank, cycle. Move others, order tang place in 55g. Then after few weeks add tang to new tank.
Will 2 tang be too many. Would a yellow and blue hippo get along or fight often. Mainly just want tang or two, 2 clown and few chromi with soft coral.

 

[bioneck47]

Sounds good, you should be fine with two but no more than that. A yellow and a hippo would go good together, just add the yellow after the blue hippo and you should be o.k.

 

[xtreeme]

Thank you.