Achilles tang in a 200g

[kalgra]

What are peoples thoughts on keeping an Achilles in a ~200g with dimensions of 50" L x 36" D x 25" H.

I have read minimum tank sizes requirements ranging from 75 gallons to 180 gallons. I always thought these guys needed allot of room or at least some longer runs.

Just curious before i even think about going down this path.

 

[DustyReefer]

I'm pretty sure that most people would agree whilst the amount of gallons is enough its the length of the tank that is what makes the biggest difference. For a full size achilles I'd think it's a 6' minimum, and 50" just isn't big enough for an adult. If you've seen one in person you'd understand why, they are a very active fish that likes a lot of swimming room.

 

[Holsteiner]

We have ours in a 6 ft tank right now which I thought would be more then sufficient...I now feel differently. Our only saving grace is in 6 months we move into our house in which our 8 ft tank will be waiting. These fish swim more then anything i've ever seen and I feel length for an achilles is definitely the biggest factor. My purple tang just sits there and watches the achilles go back and forth, makes me tired watching him ;-)

 

[kalgra]

Yep this was my thought I definitely shouldn't try it. My buddy has a pretty large achilles the size of a small dinner plate in a 450 and he definitely owns that tank. I guess I already knew the answer to my own question, but some times you just hope someone else will help you justify it. Thanks for the replies.

 

[geaux xman]

how big is yours right now? I've had mines about a yr in a 5ft tank. About 5" now. I try to keep minimal rockwork, so they can weave around.

At least it'll take a couple of more years for mines it to get to 7". I'll have an upgrade by then..

 

[geaux xman]

how big is yours right now? I've had mines about a yr in a 5ft tank. About 5" now. I try to keep minimal rockwork, so they can weave around.

At least it'll take a couple of more years for mines it to get to 7". I'll have an upgrade by then..

 

[dotcommer]

I have always loved the Achilles ever since I saw one. I am building out a 10' 300 gallon tank and would love to get one. I heard they are a bit harder to keep. Does anyone have them with a Sohal Tang?

 

[hybrid]

not all achilles are the same i have one in a 8ft 300 for 7 months now he doesn't even use the whole tank witch is odd to me because i had other achilles in the past that never stood still this one is very relaxed & just hovers around in the tank like he owns it but before i got him he was in another members tank for over 3 years what was even more odd was that the tank he was in was a 76 bow with plenty of rock very little room to swim in and on top of that living with ich i also forgot to mention he is 5 inch's big

 

[avangeline]

Yep this was my thought I definitely shouldn't try it.

 

[avangeline]

Yep this was my thought I definitely shouldn't try it.

 

[upnext]

I have always loved the Achilles ever since I saw one. I am building out a 10' 300 gallon tank and would love to get one. I heard they are a bit harder to keep. Does anyone have them with a Sohal Tang?

Yes I have 15 tangs which one of it is sohil tang and the other acchilles my tank size is 600gal. 96x 48x30

 

[upnext]

Yes I have 15 tangs which one of it is sohil tang and the other acchilles my tank size is 600gal. 96x 48x30

I had them actually when I had my 300 gal 96x24x30 then I upgraded if that helps.