Tangs and more tangs

[hilltop452]

Could I put a blue hippo tang in a 38-gallon with a sailfin tang? They would be the only 2 fish in the tank right now with a starfish and cleaner shrimp.

 

[cchung718]

Hi, there has been a lot of posts on tangs in small tanks recently. Everyone agrees that even 1 tang is a 38gallon tank would be too much. They need at least 75 gallon or so. Also, tangs get territorial with each other so that might be a problem also.

 

[slk3599]

You can (as in "you can do anything you want") but you shouldn't as they need much bigger tanks to remain healthy and ick free.

 

[picasso]

Do some more research about tangs- you'll find that a 38 gallon is too small in the long run for one tang, let alone two. There's lots of other fish that are appropriate for a 38- why choose fish that aren't?
Instead of spending money on a fish- get a couple of good marine books. It will save you trouble, money and fishes' lives in the long run- a much better investment! Robert Fenner, Scott Michael, and John Tullock all have good books for beginners.

 

[mr . salty]

Good answers,and all correct.A 38 is TOO SMALL for even one tang. But to answer your question.Yes these two tangs will get along.They are from different families of tangs. I have them both in my 130.Again,Do not punish these fish by cramming them in that small tank...

 

[guppie]

All tangs love to swim alot, plus they get big. they will need a big tank to do that. Do some reading on the fish you want to buy, and you will find what they need to have to live a healthy life. Good Luck