Tangs in a 75

[b0bby1]

I dont no too much about tangs. I was wondering if ud be able to have a naso tang or a blue powder tang in a 75 gallon tank. Im getting a 75 soon.

 

[blizz75]

nope they grow too large. sorry

 

[b0bby1]

How big do you think the tank would have to be?

 

[b0bby1]

And im talkin about smaller ones that grow up to maybe 5 inches.

 

[tacoma38]

i have a small yellow tang in my 75.Hes doing ok.But am setting up a 180.If u can go bigger do it now.it will save u money.Everything I have read on here about tangs,says go bigger,atleast a125 long.they need long tanks to swim.My tang doesnt go up and down very much.He miss alot of food because of this.all the other fish get it all.they r up and downers.thats what i see and read.

 

[phishface]

I agree, go big as you can now, if you want tangs. IMO a 6ft tank with lots of rocks/caves but still open for fast swimming seems to be working for me..... good luck :happyfish

 

[dogstar]

Originally Posted by b0bby1
And im talkin about smaller ones that grow up to maybe 5 inches.
As far as I know, all tang species grow larger than 5 inches....if they live long enough....

 

[66chuck]

I've got 2 yellows in my 125 and they are in constant motion. Zipping from one end of the tank to the other, in and out of the caves. I don't even stack rock against the back of the tank so as to allow them to race behind the rock also. They crack me up watching them. Need plenty of room - plus they are huge.

 

[30-xtra high]

Originally Posted by b0bby1
And im talkin about smaller ones that grow up to maybe 5 inches.
smallest is kole tang which is 7.5 inches, and you could have ONE, and that would be all the tangs in your tank.

 

[renogaw]

yup, that's what i settled on and i love the kole.
btw, i've seen a yellow and a purple live for 2 years in seperate 75's.