Clown or Blonde Naso Tang

[ASDUNN]

Currently I have a 300 Gallon Marineland DD FOWLR tank with the following:

1. Vlamingi Tang 8"
2. Red Corris Wrasse 6"
3. Skeletor Eel 13"

Im looking to add a Clown or Naso Tang to the mix. The problem is I fear that my Vlamingi will be too aggressive towards the Naso. Was looking to get either of these 2 the same size as the Vlamingi. Which of the two would I have better success with?

I will be adding a Banana Eel also as soon as one comes availible on DD. These will be the only additions to the tank.

 

[sandwi54]

Honestly, both the clown and naso, along with vlamingii, are too big for a 6-foot tank long-term. Clown tang will also get extremely aggressive and possibly attempt to kill other tank mates once he puts on some pounds.

I would consider smaller tangs like lieutenant, orange shoulder, etc.

 

[WuHT]

How is an orange shoulder tang significantly smaller than a clown tang ?

Their temperament is definately better, but i wouldn't say it is a smaller fish

I don't know how many first-hand experiences where the clown tang went postal (i suspect some of the comments are misinformed parroting) but the orange shoulder is definately a mellow fish for a tang.

Besides it really matters how much rock you have in your tank, as it severly impacts the fishes's swimming space so in reality a large tank with lots of rock is pretty much the same as a better landscaped smaller tank

 

[sandwi54]

I agree. Orange shoulder is not really smaller than a clown tang, albeit much less temperamental.