Blue Tang

[Meanie]

I am currently running a 55G setup, but I got a 150G. I am planning on setting up the 150 in the spring. will a blue tang be ok in the 150? Would I be able to add the tang to my 55 then move him to the 150 in the spring? I have 2 clowns and a purple firefish currently in the 55. I also have 2 emerald crabs and 3 very small pieces of coral.

 

[Politiceaux]

I am currently running a 55G setup, but I got a 150G. I am planning on setting up the 150 in the spring. will a blue tang be ok in the 150? Would I be able to add the tang to my 55 then move him to the 150 in the spring? I have 2 clowns and a purple firefish currently in the 55. I also have 2 emerald crabs and 3 very small pieces of coral.

Reef Central recommends an 8 ft, 240 gallon minimum tank for an adult Blue Tang. The big ones can be quite aggressive, especially in smaller tanks.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1946079

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

What kind of blue tang? There are three different kinds. Have a look here - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1946007

 

[Meanie]

The Blue Hippo tang (Dory). My daughter wanted one since she has "Nemo". I have looked at a few sites and they all list different size recommended aquarium sizes. Looking at the link above, RC is suggesting 240G. Cool thanks for the info!