Yellow Tang

[triga22]

What would be the best size tank for a yellow tang? 55 75 ??

 

[unleashed]

neither tank would be best for a tang of any variety you could get away with a 90 gal for a long time for yellows but i personally wouldnt try any smaller than that

 

[triga22]

ok

 

[nimo1969]

I think if you get the kole tang it should be fine in 75 IMO
nIMO1969

 

[ledzep fan]

My family has had one for 6 years in a 75 and still living today.

 

[ophiura]

The question to the "best size tank" for a yellow tang would easily be at least 150g, IMO.
I would agree that the Kole tang would be the best choice for the 75g.
But as for whether it will be "fine" in a smaller tank...you will see many people say yes, and many say no. I don't believe so, personally, because a yellow tang should outgrow that sort of tank within a couple of years. If it doesn't, that is a sign of a problem - stunted growth. Many people are "fine" with that, but it does not logically translate to the fish being "fine." By definition, if the fish still fits in the tank after many years, it is not fine as it should be too large. JMO though, and you will find many disagree.