Gem Tang?

[skyrye7]

Hi

I currently have a 5 feet 180 gallon tank. In the tank I have 3 tangs (Kole, Yellow and Purple Tang)

Just discovered a Gem Tang for sale and am tempted to get one. Would it cause any issue with the established tangs in my tank?

 

[bullitr]

Hi

I currently have a 5 feet 180 gallon tank. In the tank I have 3 tangs (Kole, Yellow and Purple Tang)

Just discovered a Gem Tang for sale and am tempted to get one. Would it cause any issue with the established tangs in my tank?

How much was it?

 

[enjetek]

Might fight with the yellow and purple? very similar body shape so you're taking a risk...

 

[yagesz]

Agreed. The similiar shape may have issues. But if you don't see your other tangs as aggressive now then you may be able to get away with it.

 

[Yurivd]

The purple will be a problem
Make sure the gem is bigger than the purple

 

[Vili_Shark]

Hi

I currently have a 5 feet 180 gallon tank. In the tank I have 3 tangs (Kole, Yellow and Purple Tang)

Just discovered a Gem Tang for sale and am tempted to get one. Would it cause any issue with the established tangs in my tank?

U will have serious problem.

If you really want one introduce it in a comfortable basket for a couple of weeks and be ready to take out your other tangs in case of aggression, it will be sad to waste a gem tang.

 

[skyrye7]

It is about usd1.5k

Unfortunately the purple is larger than the gem tang and agree that it will be a waste of the gem if it gets beaten up and killed by the purple....sigh

Looks like I would have to pass on the gem

 

[WayneL333]

It is about usd1.5k

Unfortunately the purple is larger than the gem tang and agree that it will be a waste of the gem if it gets beaten up and killed by the purple....sigh

Looks like I would have to pass on the gem

??? Just get rid of the other tangs and have the gem as your centerpiece tang. You can get a yellow and purple anytime.

 

[enjetek]

??? Just get rid of the other tangs and have the gem as your centerpiece tang. You can get a yellow and purple anytime.

This!!!!

 

[skyrye7]

Would keeping it in an acclimation box help?

And would 4 tangs be too much for a 5 footer tank?

 

[Vili_Shark]

Would keeping it in an acclimation box help?

And would 4 tangs be too much for a 5 footer tank?

Purple tangs never read the acclimation box/basket chapter, they are the meanest of all Zebrasoma spp.

If you really want that Gem , take out the others, put them in boxes, let the gem settle in and then release them.

In any case be ready to take the whole tank a part, that what I'd do and did to save a Gem Tang.

They can live together happily in such a tank.

 

[Yurivd]

Purple tangs never read the acclimation box/basket chapter, they are the meanest of all Zebrasoma spp.

If you really want that Gem , take out the others, put them in boxes, let the gem settle in and then release them.

In any case be ready to take the whole tank a part, that what I'd do and did to save a Gem Tang.

They can live together happily in such a tank.

My one friend has a purple and gem in the same tank for 4 years the gem get bullied a lot

My gem is with a black ( rostratum ) my gem bully the rostratum every now and then

 

[Dmorty217]

If you can catch the purple and yellow rearrange some rock and reacclimate them all together your chances for success with the 3 zebrasoma tangs will greatly increase

 

[bullitr]

That's a great price where are you located
I want some for that price too

 

[Tanu]

The purple will be a problem
Make sure the gem is bigger than the purple

I would advise a smaller gem, so the purple will not see it's dominant position jeopardised

Would keeping it in an acclimation box help?

And would 4 tangs be too much for a 5 footer tank?

Acclimation box would help a lot. Keep it there for at least one or even better two weeks.

I have two yellow and two gems in my tank without any serious issues.

I would go for it if you you find it worth the money

 

[WayneL333]

That's a great price where are you located
I want some for that price too

I thought you weren't a tang person???

 

[bullitr]

Gem Tang?

I thought you weren't a tang person???

I am not but for 1500 that's a great deal cheaper than wholesaler

 

[ingtar_shinowa]

I'd buy a gem tang on the spot for 1500

 

[WayneL333]

Back in the day, they used to be $900 at the stores.

 

[dotcommer]

Back in the day, they used to be $900 at the stores.

When was back in the day?