Tangs in 20l

j_g

j_g

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The store never told me not to put him in a 20g tank. He also looks healthier now then when I got him. I dont know what to do with him now tha I already own him.
 
ross

ross

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up to u, but if the tang looks healthy and happy, might as well!
ya happy and healthy for now. But in a couple more months it won't be.
 
bosco0633

bosco0633

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the tang in the 20gal is still alive and well years later. its up to you, I dont want to get ripped apart. I have blue regal and yellow tang in 45 gal. they are two years old and doing well
 
bosco0633

bosco0633

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Ross you seem angry. Aquariums are beautiful and saltwater fish are exceptional. I agree with treat them well and they will be happy.
 
ross

ross

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Ok i don't want to get in the middle of a tang debate. Its your tank and your decision, i'm just giving you my opinion. Good luck! BTW i'm not angry or anything-just trying to help out:)
 
bosco0633

bosco0633

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I agree with you Ross. I did not intend to state angry, I just cant understand why people get so crazy with the subject of tangs. I think opinions are what help form our decisions
 
1journeyman

1journeyman

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I think it is a matter of attitude mostly.
Obviously some fish will survive in smaller than "normal" recomended tanks.
For me, anyway, that's not really the issue. As I work on my new tank I'm going for "thriving" rather than "surviving".
I agree with the several peeps who opposed the "underfeeding to control growth" idea. I can't imagine anyone saying that they were going to not feed their puppy much so that it would stay small.
It's all up to the aquarist; No one can impose their ideals on you.
So why do you want the fish?
John
 
j_g

j_g

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I didnt say that I was not going to feed my fish. I just stated that I was going to watch my feeding and not overfeed for the meer essence of giving him a fat belly.
 
fishman830

fishman830

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fireo1o i dont think the size is what makes him happy its just how you treat them.
thats like putting a golden retriever in a dog crate, feeding him fine and everything, but he cant run around
 
j_g

j_g

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i guess it doesnt matter. I already bought him now have to take care of him. You saying you want me to flush him down the toilet?
Dont think so!
 
fishman830

fishman830

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heck no! if you'd want to trae him for smaller fish, you could find peopel in your area on the trading forum on this site
 
ross

ross

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Hey jg
I live in San Antonio and there is a local reef club. We are having a meeting on the 2nd i austin. If you post your email adress up here i will email you the link.
 
karajay

karajay

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Originally posted by J_G
i guess it doesnt matter. I already bought him now have to take care of him. You saying you want me to flush him down the toilet?
Dont think so!
I don't think anyone is suggesting you flush it. But you could make an effort to find a responsible local hobbyist with a larger tank.
I was given poor advice from my LFS (prior to finding swf.com) and had a PBT in my old 55g. I gave him to someone with a 225g. Eats like a pig, grows like a weed, swims so much more freely now. For me, it was worth the $70 I spent on the fish to see it happy.
 
fireo1o

fireo1o

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this is all your opinion,
everyone has there own views, that doesnt make ones view better than than the otheres just different.
if u put him in a 100 gal tank, that doesnt mean he will be happy.
 
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