Yellow Tangs

[paulcoates]

How long should I wait until I introduce a Tang into my tank. I have a 55 with 50 pounds of live rock. I am ordering another 50 pounds of live rock this week.
Also, will Tangs eat diatoms?

 

[jokerswild]

the tang won't do well in a 55 trust me mine didn't live long in my 55. if you must have a yellow tang make it the last fish you add

 

[viper_930]

No tangs in a 55g IMO.

 

[motohead]

had my yellow in my old 55.he dint like it.was very listless and did not do much.now in my hundred i cannot look at any part of the tank without him stickin his nose in it.much happier and more active.

 

[jj48]

What would you recommend as a minimum size tank for yellow tangs, or any tangs?

 

[jokerswild]

IMO anything with a 6' footprint for the yellow tang. some tangs need more room then that.

 

[motohead]

minimum of a hundred.mine has a 5 foot print and the tang is doing very well.has been in there over a year now.....