Clown Tang

[tsiklauss]

I just purchased a 92g corner and am interested in getting a clown tang. I have done some research and some sites say minimum of 75g and others say 150g. I understand they are agressive, but I dont plan on keeping any other tangs other then maybe a purple tang in the futre. Do you think this would fly in a 92g or is it too small?

 

[Wolverine]

It's too small, and not in a good shape for them. Very commonly a CT in a tank that size will not only limit you from keeping other tangs, but possibly from keeping any other fish of any kind.

 

[TampaReefer79]

Agreed. Too small, wrong type of footprint, and those sites that say 75g minimum are insane. A clown tang will be stressed in your new tank, and adding a purple tang 'in the future' would be disastrous.

 

[Kahuna Tuna]

Its not just the gallonage but the footprint of the tank as well and this size tank is really too small for all but the smallest species of tangs. I would get a bristletooth tang if you really want one. I honestly cant think of many other tangs that would be more innapropriate for your tank than a clown tang.

 

[IFbettas]

I just purchased a 92g corner and am interested in getting a clown tang. I have done some research and some sites say minimum of 75g and others say 150g. I understand they are agressive, but I dont plan on keeping any other tangs other then maybe a purple tang in the futre. Do you think this would fly in a 92g or is it too small?

Clown tangs need a 300+ gallon (8 ft. long) tank. If you ever see one in person, you will know why.

 

[tsiklauss]

Thank you for the advice. I'm disappointed, but obviously I don't want to get a fish that wont thrive in my tank. The clown tang is off the list for now then.

 

[snorvich]

Thank you for the advice. I'm disappointed, but obviously I don't want to get a fish that wont thrive in my tank. The clown tang is off the list for now then.

Thanks for acting in a responsible fashion! Kudos!!! :love2:

 

[StripestheEel]

Nice one. Definitely not a tang for that size tank. I am even worried about mine in 5 years time.