which tang needs more space ?
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aquaknight
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Blue as in Regal/Hippo tang?
Depends on the size of the fish. Powder Blue's are not available much, if ever, under 4". Hippo tangs can be had smaller then the size of a US quarter. Obviously a quarter-size tang doesn't need a big tank.
I've seen a large, well over a foot long Hippo tang make a 500gal look like a 55gal. For longterm care, I wouldn't keep either in less then a 180gal.
Depends on the size of the fish. Powder Blue's are not available much, if ever, under 4". Hippo tangs can be had smaller then the size of a US quarter. Obviously a quarter-size tang doesn't need a big tank.
I've seen a large, well over a foot long Hippo tang make a 500gal look like a 55gal. For longterm care, I wouldn't keep either in less then a 180gal.
aussie260
Member
Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/3235275
Blue as in Regal/Hippo tang?
Depends on the size of the fish. Powder Blue's are not available much, if ever, under 4". Hippo tangs can be had smaller then the size of a US quarter. Obviously a quarter-size tang doesn't need a big tank.
I've seen a large, well over a foot long Hippo tang make a 500gal look like a 55gal. For longterm care, I wouldn't keep either in less then a 180gal.
i thought a foot was the largest that a hippo tang can reach ?
florida joe
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I hate stock answers.what else is in the tank, and how knowledgeable the hobbyist is must be figured in
xxxespoxxx
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Achillies Tang I have one in my 220. Beautiful fish
bang guy
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Originally Posted by aussie260
http:///forum/post/3238854
which tang do you guys think would be the best tang to add to a 180 G with a yellow tang ?
it can be any tang not just a powder blue or a hippo tang
Personally I would not have two Tangs in a 180. I've seen it accomplished successfully with a Hippo and a Yellow but it's a high stress environment.
http:///forum/post/3238854
which tang do you guys think would be the best tang to add to a 180 G with a yellow tang ?
it can be any tang not just a powder blue or a hippo tang
Personally I would not have two Tangs in a 180. I've seen it accomplished successfully with a Hippo and a Yellow but it's a high stress environment.
crypt keeper
Active Member
I would only have one tang in a 180 as well. 6 foot tank isnt that big.
Aqua I dont know where you are looking but my powder blue is maybe 3 inches and I can get them at that size at anytime
Aqua I dont know where you are looking but my powder blue is maybe 3 inches and I can get them at that size at anytime
stanlalee
Active Member
I have no problem with two tangs in a 6ft tank even smaller than 180g. its all about selection and order of introduction. Now granted there may become an issue with overall size potential EVENTUALLY (or immediately if you start with large specimens or particularly large species) but two tangs can easily co exist without any observable tension or friction among them. when I had a larger tank my powder brown and hippo tang lived in perfect harmony and I've seen it a thousand times. define "stress" they had plenty of swimming space (meaning not piled with rocks and 6ft), an aggression free environment, plenty to eat (two 3" algae clips a day plus twice a day feeding thanks to being in a tank with anthias), they were perfectly healthy and the hippo I raised from the size of little over a quarter coin for a year in the 30g before moving it to the 6ft tank.
hate to pull out the old horrible videos but you can see they ignored each other even at feeding. never any issues with them together and I dont feel I was a minority, I did it based on what I had seen from others in 6ft tanks. I do feel more than two is crowding but I guess everybody has an opinion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8eMU9cX_xg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOdq1Spidg4
hate to pull out the old horrible videos but you can see they ignored each other even at feeding. never any issues with them together and I dont feel I was a minority, I did it based on what I had seen from others in 6ft tanks. I do feel more than two is crowding but I guess everybody has an opinion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8eMU9cX_xg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOdq1Spidg4
ibanez
Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3235507
I hate stock answers.what else is in the tank, and how knowledgeable the hobbyist is must be figured in
Since they are asking the question their knowledge-ability is pretty evident IMO. Not that there is anything wrong with asking, but there is plenty of information about this topic out there and it is a complete gray area IMO.
http:///forum/post/3235507
I hate stock answers.what else is in the tank, and how knowledgeable the hobbyist is must be figured in
Since they are asking the question their knowledge-ability is pretty evident IMO. Not that there is anything wrong with asking, but there is plenty of information about this topic out there and it is a complete gray area IMO.
aussie260
Member
Originally Posted by IbanEz
http:///forum/post/3239294
Since they are asking the question their knowledge-ability is pretty evident IMO. Not that there is anything wrong with asking, but there is plenty of information about this topic out there and it is a complete gray area IMO.
While there might be a lot of information out there on the net and some of it may be good a lot of it is just simply rubbish. The best source of advice you can get with regard to this hobby comes from some type of qualified expert but they don’t grow on trees. The next best comes from experienced hobbyists who care about the well-being of their fish.
Doing your own research is a must I agree but when it comes to making a decision about arguably the most important area of this hobby , selecting inhabitants for you tank its good to talk to some people with experience that you respect so you can get some quality advice. For instance plenty of web sites will tell you a blue tang can go in a 75G tank but some respected posters on this forum have told me they should have 200G 8ft tanks
Look at it this way when most people have some type of medical issue they will do a bit of research themselves on the net, but they will still go and talk to their doctor about it. This is the approach I take with regards to the well being of my fish simply because I care about them
http:///forum/post/3239294
Since they are asking the question their knowledge-ability is pretty evident IMO. Not that there is anything wrong with asking, but there is plenty of information about this topic out there and it is a complete gray area IMO.
While there might be a lot of information out there on the net and some of it may be good a lot of it is just simply rubbish. The best source of advice you can get with regard to this hobby comes from some type of qualified expert but they don’t grow on trees. The next best comes from experienced hobbyists who care about the well-being of their fish.
Doing your own research is a must I agree but when it comes to making a decision about arguably the most important area of this hobby , selecting inhabitants for you tank its good to talk to some people with experience that you respect so you can get some quality advice. For instance plenty of web sites will tell you a blue tang can go in a 75G tank but some respected posters on this forum have told me they should have 200G 8ft tanks
Look at it this way when most people have some type of medical issue they will do a bit of research themselves on the net, but they will still go and talk to their doctor about it. This is the approach I take with regards to the well being of my fish simply because I care about them
ibanez
Member
I completely agree with that, but when it comes down to it, some people won't be happy with your decision no matter what you do. With what Joe said, so many factors need to be taken into consideration that it just becomes a very difficult topic for someone to give you an answer online about. According to your original post, I think you should go with the Hippo tang, I have read experiences of powder blues being more aggressive towards other tangs. Just be prepared to hear people complain about 2 tangs in a 180(I am not one of them, I think you should be fine).
aussie260
Member
thanks for all the help guys
think i will go with a blue tang simply because its easier to care for than a powder blue
so far i plan to get
yellow tang
blue tang
flamed angel
either a bicolor or coral beauty angelfish
2 clowns
i still think their is room for one more medium size fish or 2 smaller fish so if anyone has any suggestions please share them
think i will go with a blue tang simply because its easier to care for than a powder blue
so far i plan to get
yellow tang
blue tang
flamed angel
either a bicolor or coral beauty angelfish
2 clowns
i still think their is room for one more medium size fish or 2 smaller fish so if anyone has any suggestions please share them
deejeff442
Active Member
i have been keeping tangs together for years .i had 5 tangs in a 150 for 3 years and no problem.imo it is all in the introduction.smaller first.
in my 250 gallon i have achilles,unicorn,purple,fowleri all bigger fish .
these are the most beautiful fish always swimming never hiding from each other.
in my 250 gallon i have achilles,unicorn,purple,fowleri all bigger fish .
these are the most beautiful fish always swimming never hiding from each other.