Can I add a powder blue tang?
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I have a powder blue that has lived in a 4' tank for 7 years now, so I'm certainly not telling anyone that 2 extra feet would be best.
Not sure why you are so bitter in this thread. People are being kind, helpful, and offering other suggestions to the OP. Maybe you should grind your ax somewhere else.
Not sure why you are so bitter in this thread. People are being kind, helpful, and offering other suggestions to the OP. Maybe you should grind your ax somewhere else.
9thwonder
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+1
dppitone
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I'm annoyed because members on here are making this issue into a right and wrong question, which it isn't. I always preface my statements with "in my opinion." To do otherwise and give the impression that one's opinion is a rule in this hobby is a dis-service to noobie aquarists. There are only a few areas in reef-keeping that are for certain. Everything else is a matter of art.
(and SDguy I actually didn't see your post, I was responding to some of the member comments above you. sorry if it came across that way.)
I understand... though you have to keep in mind, basically almost all posts here will be "opinion", often based on experience, because no one does studies on these sorts of things. 
I look at it this way... if someone is asking this type of question, they don't have the experience or knowledge base to do something difficult, so I recommend the easier option.
I look at it this way... if someone is asking this type of question, they don't have the experience or knowledge base to do something difficult, so I recommend the easier option.
Can I get the source on this?
dppitone
In Memoriam
Yeah, many studies have been done on this for the fish farming industry and by filter manufacturers. It can all be found via a web browser.
Also it's been done for the aquarists industry, here's a summary with noted sources - http://www.wetwebmedia.com/nitratesmar.htm
Also it's been done for the aquarists industry, here's a summary with noted sources - http://www.wetwebmedia.com/nitratesmar.htm
Megatrev62
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Here's my take on the tang issue. I agree that bigger is always better with fish period. But it's impractical to think that everyone who has a hippo tang has an 8 foot tank. Most are more than likely in 4 footers. But people like the fish, and are going to put it in their 90 gallon tank, because it's not a foot long when they buy it. With reccommendations on tank size for tangs, it's a wonder that tangs are really even available for the hobby.
dppitone
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My routine is that I generally buy tangs as juvi's and put them in our 55 gallon. When they grow noticebly bigger I move them to the 90, and etc. We have two other larger tanks also. If I feel a fish is too large for our system, whether inherently, or via her personality or behavior, health, etc, then I rehome that fish to another aquarist who has a bigger system.
To make a blanket statement that no tangs, powder blue, whichever, can be kept in a 75 gallon tank is IMO not that way to look at it. I don't see a problem with putting a small tang in that setup, especially with a sump and fuge. Many folks, as they get into the hobby, tend to upgrade system size, so the fish for example have the habitat size increased in turn. But in the end, if a fish doesn't work out, because of size of system, or conflict with other tank-mates, or whatever reason, there is always the option to rehome him. So my opinion is always - give it a shot if it interests you, and just know your plan B in the event it doesn't work out.
It's written everywhere to not mix a Queen and Titan Trigger - as a rule. Here is my 7" Queen and 12" Titan living together in sin. There are no rights and wrongs when it comes to fish behavior, they're all individuals -
To make a blanket statement that no tangs, powder blue, whichever, can be kept in a 75 gallon tank is IMO not that way to look at it. I don't see a problem with putting a small tang in that setup, especially with a sump and fuge. Many folks, as they get into the hobby, tend to upgrade system size, so the fish for example have the habitat size increased in turn. But in the end, if a fish doesn't work out, because of size of system, or conflict with other tank-mates, or whatever reason, there is always the option to rehome him. So my opinion is always - give it a shot if it interests you, and just know your plan B in the event it doesn't work out.
It's written everywhere to not mix a Queen and Titan Trigger - as a rule. Here is my 7" Queen and 12" Titan living together in sin. There are no rights and wrongs when it comes to fish behavior, they're all individuals -
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Megatrev62
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Personally if someone wants to put a small tang in a 55,75 or 90, I say go for it and enjoy the fish for awhile.
Plan B is so important.... most people don't have one, unfortunately. Lucky if they have a QT.
Megatrev62
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Plan B is vital, I would agree.
dppitone
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I live in Philadelphia, and there are a lot of aquarists here. Probably not as many now as when the economy was better like 10+ years ago - but there are plenty of folks to work with via a Plan B, to help you if you have a problem. I suppose we're lucky that way in this area. Other folks may live in areas not as dense and may not have that kind of support I can imagine.
