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toothybugs
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I am going to agree with Steve say I also disagree with this. Personally I think it is unfair to the tang and all the other tank inhabitants to condemn them to a future with an overly aggressive tankmate, as I believe the 'rehoming' intention is unethical and irresponsible.
I will be going with one of the bristletooth specimens and would like to especially thank Cenz again for the suggestion of the mini foxface. Thank you all for your input.
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Bogue Chitto
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That's a lot of work on that many tanks but you get to pick out some good stuff for yourself. I used to have a fish shop and it was like Christmas every week.
I all fairness I have plans for a 125g tank soon so keeping my small yellow in my 30g is fine. i have plenty of rock work for him to hide.
toothybugs
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^^^And that is legit if it actually happens. I should have clarified that I meant the "I will just take it to the LFS when I'm done" train of thought that a lot of people have. I have watched way too many 6" angels and 8-12" nasos languish for months at my own LFS.
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jason2459
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In all fairness many people say this and it never happens. I've bought lots of equipment over the years from people selling off equipment that's brand new because their planned upgrade never happens. This happens for many reasons like it cost more then expected or many different kinds if unexpected life events.
It is so much better to buy fish that can live its life out for the current tank you have. A fishes life should last decades not months. Once the upgrade happens then buy more fish that you want. Patience is a virtue and something very important at all levels in this hobby.
Also, a tang if housed properly and feed appropriately should grow rather fast. Under feeding a d stress of being in a smaller tank will certainly stunt a fishes growth. I do not consider that responsible reefkeeping and helps those that want to stop this hobby. Yellow tangs are a prime example of a fish that many want to ban the capture, export, and sale of.
davocean
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I just recently got a 2 spot bristletooth for my 120g.
I've never had one before, but due to tank size I decided it was the best choice.
Hands down this is the most algae eating, grazing tang I've ever had, even grooms the sand bed, and so far no tickyness at all w/ other fish.
This is the only tang I plan to keep in this tank.
I've never had one before, but due to tank size I decided it was the best choice.
Hands down this is the most algae eating, grazing tang I've ever had, even grooms the sand bed, and so far no tickyness at all w/ other fish.
This is the only tang I plan to keep in this tank.
GroktheCube
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I kept one in my 120 for a while, and he was a great algae eater!
Unfortunately, mine eventually got aggressive with everything in the tank (wrasses, blenny, firefish) other than my Foxface. From what I understand, that's out of character for them as a species. Mine only starting acting out after he needed to spend 72 days in a 40B, so that might have had something to do with it.
GroktheCube
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Oh? My understanding was that they were supposed to be relatively peaceful as far as tangs go. I guess the key there is "as far as tangs go".
On the upside, the LFS gave me a hefty credit for him.
On the upside, the LFS gave me a hefty credit for him.
jason2459
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All the bristle tooth or Ctenochaetus I've had in the past were a pest to something in my tanks. Like my current Kole tang hates my sand sifting goby. I don't know of any tang that is listed as peaceful. At least they shouldn't be. I've always seen them listed as semi-aggressive to aggressive. This doesn't mean they wont be peaceful and doesn't mean they wont be holy terrors. My A. pyroferus is they most peaceful tang I've had so far and is peaceful to everything in the tank.
CedzAquAddictio
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