Can these co-exist?

[svb57]

Have a 300g reef tank w/Powder Brown and Purple tang in it already. Can I add a Powder Blue tang?

Thanks
Jim Mc

 

[gbcichlids]

I would say doubtful with the purple already established. But I am sure someone out there has done successfully.

 

[Ricecakeguy]

skeptical

skeptical

with my experience, two powder tangs dont go so well together

 

[nikon187]

+1 don't think the powder brown would take to kindly to a blue.

 

[Mikigo]

300 gallon is a large tank. i have seen powder brown, blue, achilles, yellow and purple tangs in some large tanks without any issue. i suspect you would be ok.
i do have 3 yellow, 2 purple, chevron, 2 sailfin, hippo and powder blue in my 700g without problem.

 

[StripestheEel]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13287349#post13287349 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mikigo
300 gallon is a large tank. i have seen powder brown, blue, achilles, yellow and purple tangs in some large tanks without any issue. i suspect you would be ok.
i do have 3 yellow, 2 purple, chevron, 2 sailfin, hippo and powder blue in my 700g without problem.

And your tank is twice the size of the OP.

I would also say doubtful but if you do decide to give it a go. Be prepared to catch and remove one if any aggression occurs.