Are there any mild tempered tangs?
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thor32766
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They are both in my 450 gallon tank. I have had the sailfin 5 yrs so thats what it took her to go from 4 to 10 inches. The red sea I have had for over 3yrs and grew from 5 to 12 inches in that time.
The red sea is a beast. Second in command in the tank. My emp. angel takes the role as the General!!!!
The red sea is a beast. Second in command in the tank. My emp. angel takes the role as the General!!!!
cybrsufr
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IMHO, I have had a Kole for 2 years, and it is by far the MOST aggressive fish in my 180 reef. It does not matter what type or shape or size fish I add to the tank, he will beat it up for a full 48 hours before leaving it alone if it lives. I have several friends here in the area who have had the same experience. One of the most peaceful tangs is the Hippo Tang, followed by the Powder Blue and Achilles, but those two are very difficult to get a good specimen and keep it alive.
Powder Browns are not too aggressive either. The worst tang of all for aggressiveness is the Clown Tang, They are just mean
Powder Browns are not too aggressive either. The worst tang of all for aggressiveness is the Clown Tang, They are just mean
Rich123
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The cowfish is the reason i'm looking for a peacefull tang. My wife loves this cowfish, she hand feeds it every day. It is a neat fish, does not hide when i clean the tank or have to put my hand into the tank. Just follows it around waiting for me to stur up something tasty.
I like the looks of tangs but if i can not find one peacefull enough then i will not be able to keep one due to the cowfish. I will have to search for other fish sutable for the cowfish.
My Tomini Tang is a model citizen. She cruises around the tank picking on rock and has not even thought about a new fish entering the tank. The clowns don't even mind when she picks on the rock next to their brains.
If the tang enters after the cowfish and preferably doesn't ever grow larger then the cowfish I don't see a problem. I was lucky enough to find my Tomini at 2.5" she is probably nearing 3 and getting thicker about 2 months later.
Tangs grow fast. I'd pick a small bristletooth and hope it doesn't have a mean personality.
If the tang enters after the cowfish and preferably doesn't ever grow larger then the cowfish I don't see a problem. I was lucky enough to find my Tomini at 2.5" she is probably nearing 3 and getting thicker about 2 months later.
Tangs grow fast. I'd pick a small bristletooth and hope it doesn't have a mean personality.
Chibils
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Ctenochaetus tangs are relatively peaceful. They spend their time cruising around grazing the rocks for algae and fish poop.
Zebrasoma tangs can also be pretty peaceful. More often than not, they're good to other fish (except other Z tangs). Once established, though, they will defend their territory. Acanthurus spp. (powder blue, A. leucosternon; powder brown, A. japonicus/nigricans; A. dussumieri, the lieutenant; et al) and Paracanthurus spp. (P. hepatus, blue hippo/regal) range anywhere from passive to agressive, and should be researched accordingly. Powder blues are very delicate fish, yet become very aggressive (new additions are often killed or maimed). The same goes for P. hepatus once established, though they are not as fragile and may not be quite as aggressive. A. triostegus (the convict tang) is probably your best bet for an Acanthurus tang, as they're pretty passive and like to eat filamentous algae.
Naso spp. (N. elegans, N. lituratus, et al) generally get far too big for a 125G tank. Great fish, though.
More reading on Acanthurus: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/acanthurtngs.htm
Ctenochaetus:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ctenocha.htm
Zebrasoma tangs can also be pretty peaceful. More often than not, they're good to other fish (except other Z tangs). Once established, though, they will defend their territory. Acanthurus spp. (powder blue, A. leucosternon; powder brown, A. japonicus/nigricans; A. dussumieri, the lieutenant; et al) and Paracanthurus spp. (P. hepatus, blue hippo/regal) range anywhere from passive to agressive, and should be researched accordingly. Powder blues are very delicate fish, yet become very aggressive (new additions are often killed or maimed). The same goes for P. hepatus once established, though they are not as fragile and may not be quite as aggressive. A. triostegus (the convict tang) is probably your best bet for an Acanthurus tang, as they're pretty passive and like to eat filamentous algae.
Naso spp. (N. elegans, N. lituratus, et al) generally get far too big for a 125G tank. Great fish, though.
More reading on Acanthurus: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/acanthurtngs.htm
Ctenochaetus:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ctenocha.htm
smurph1415
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i would go with a yellow
StripestheEel
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I'd stick with a yellow/purple or kole tang.
Pick your colour!
Pick your colour!
Jmason95
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You know my PBT hated my Starry Blenny. There was a thread running a month or two ago where people were discussing the same problem with their tangs and blennies. Maybe it's because they both graze on algae/live rock...I don't know...
Back on topic...I think Kole's are pretty mild tempered, or at least I've never heard of people having problems with them being aggressive.
spinalremains
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I don't know why anyone hasn't mentioned a naso tang. They do get big, but are probably one of the easiest going tangs. I also have a cowfish that lives with my naso and orange shoulder tang, and noone bothers him. The orange shoulder has been a bit more territorial after adding a new fish recently. But still no real problems.
My vote goes for the tomini, I've had mine for about two years and he's a model citizen. Only thing he cares about is picking on rocks looking for something to clean.
I had an amazing Kole that one day decided he wanted to run the tank, attacking everything he could. He was exchanged for the Tomini I have now, needless to say I don't think I'll every try another Kole.
Naso's are totally peaceful and amazing but a 125 would be too small IMO.
I had an amazing Kole that one day decided he wanted to run the tank, attacking everything he could. He was exchanged for the Tomini I have now, needless to say I don't think I'll every try another Kole.
Naso's are totally peaceful and amazing but a 125 would be too small IMO.
BangkokMatt
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Because it's for a 125.
I added a Kole to my DT on Saturday. It's a goofy looking fish. Great fun to watch with beautiful markings. I can recommend and would be perfect for a 125g (they're well priced as well!)
Your experience with the PBT and the Starry Blenny is the same I had with my Kole and LMB (RIP). My guess is you are correct in the assumption of similar food source compitition. However neither my Hippo or Mimic never found any concern with the LMB, only the Kole and he was relentless.
My vote goes for a Mimic Tang.
My Yellow Watchman Goby used to go after my Tomini for the first few weeks (Tomini after the Goby) because she sleeps near his burrow.
That is interesting about blennies and tangs but my Midas doesn't eat algae. Maybe the affiliation between body shape and food source to the Tomini.
That is interesting about blennies and tangs but my Midas doesn't eat algae. Maybe the affiliation between body shape and food source to the Tomini.
