any one regret getting a tang in a 75 gallon

[malawinovice]

hippo
or
kole?


current residents

2 oc clowns
orchid dottyback
flame angel

 

[maysorum]

hippo's max size is 1ft, which is way too big for a 75 gallon tank. the kole tang's max size is 7 inches.

 

[boilermaker1]

I regretted putting a hippo in a 90.... it was fine when small, but they dont stay small for long. He's in a 180 now, much better.
People say Koles can be fine in a 75, but I've got no experience. It probably depends how much swim room is available.

 

[Korrine]

One of my lrc members has a kole in a 75g. Seems to do just fine. Looked great on our tank tour.

 

[reefergeorge]

I regret buying a little sailfin for my 90. The lfs said they would buy him back when he got to big. haha Newb mistake. He is now in a 180.

 

[jhawkor]

I had to get rid of my Yellow Tang from my 75, WAY too aggressive.

 

[malawinovice]

I am leaning towards a yellow tang or a yellow eye kole, to help with algae.

 

[maysorum]

I am leaning towards a yellow tang or a yellow eye kole, to help with algae.

the yellow tang requires a much larger tank, i think.

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

I have had tangs two separate times in 4' tangs, sold them both after while to larger homes (and just bought one of them back for my 180 ).

 

[luther1200]

I have a Yellow Tang in a 65g which I was told was OK 3.5 yrs ago when I was a total newbie. I totally regret it know and I am try ing to decide a good way to remove him without destoying my tank. He was very small at the time so I think thats why it has been OK for so long. But recently he has developed HIH and I think its from stress. He still eats well and everything. But I really wish I had never got him. He is still 1 of mu favorite fish, and I will get another when I get a larger tank. But a 65 is to small. I also think a 75 is pushing it, IMO.