Help - Tang Choices

[kkrawler]

Hey Guys,

I'm at a cross road and i'm looking for some help on trying to decide on which tang(s) I want/can put into my tank.

I have a 90G display with a 30g sump w/fuge and 225 lbs of LR.

after doing my research I've narrowed it down to 4 tangs that I like and that are compatible with my tank (realizing that the Achilles tang in my avatar is not a valid option)

1.) the Yellow Tang, 2.) Hippo Tang, 3.) powder brown tang and 4.) powder blue tang.

What I need help with is figuring out which ones and how many to go with. (btw my wife really wants a 'Dory' fish)

Thanks!

 

[snorvich]

A "Dory" will grow to one foot. Not a good match for a 90 gallon tank. Powder Blue is also not a good match.

 

[Basketstar]

+1 The yellow is the only one you can get away with long term, and some people here will even tell you none of them will work.

 

[TampaReefer79]

I wouldn't say a yellow tang would work in a 90 LONG term...but it may work for awhile. The other 3 I wouldn't attempt. When people say a yellow tang will be good in a 4' tank, LONG term...I always wonder if they've ever seen an adult yellow tang.

 

[iLLwiLL]

I dont think any of them would work in a 90 gallon with 225 pounds of rock, you sure that number is right? under normal circumstances (like a tank with some swimming space, not just wall to wall rock) I would go with the yellow. have you looked into mimics and kole tangs?

~Will.

 

[potterjon]

Personally, I think the blue regals are less aggressive than the others. As far as the 90 gallon tank goes I don't think it will work long term.

 

[reef_doug]

I would consider a Kole or mimic tang if possible. A tiny dory is tempting but in 3 years will be too large.
A tiny Scopas tang may work.

If you don't have corals, maybe a dwarf angel would be a good choice.

 

[Daniel Reef]

I would consider a Kole or mimic tang if possible. A tiny dory is tempting but in 3 years will be too large.
A tiny Scopas tang may work.

If you don't have corals, maybe a dwarf angel would be a good choice.

I have a 90g tank that I am thinking of restarting. I am also considering a Kole and/or a Black Mimic Tang.

 

[kkrawler]

Right now I'm leaning towards the hippo and powder brown

 

[snorvich]

Right now I'm leaning towards the hippo and powder brown

So why exactly did you ask for opinions when you disregarded them?

 

[hybridazn]

So why exactly did you ask for opinions when you disregarded them?

Agreed. And is he contemplating putting both the hippo and brown in? None of the tangs listed will be happy in a 90 longterm. The yellow would be the lesser of all evils tho if u jus t have to have a large tang in a not so large tank

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[TripleT]

Hippo is a poor choice for that size tank.

A better choice would be just one of the following:

I'd put just one of the above in the 90.

 

[TOM BLEVINS]

chevron or purple tang would be a good choice.

 

[snorvich]

chevron or purple tang would be a good choice.

A chevron is an excellent fish; I have one in my kitchen tank.

 

[kkrawler]

So why exactly did you ask for opinions when you disregarded them?

Agreed. And is he contemplating putting both the hippo and brown in? None of the tangs listed will be happy in a 90 longterm. The yellow would be the lesser of all evils tho if u jus t have to have a large tang in a not so large tank

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I'm not disregarding any of the information i'm getting here, all the information I receive from you guys is invaluable. I'm just trying to make the best choices for my tank.

Next question I have is what is the time frame for some of these tangs to mature to the point where they would be too large for tank.

 

[kkrawler]

chevron or purple tang would be a good choice.

if I could find a purple locally that would be awesome!

 

[TripleT]

Zebrasomas, including Purple Tangs, which can grow to dinner plate size, should really be in a 6 foot tank or larger.

Another rule of thumb is to buy fish for the tank you have.

Look forward to the larger Tang species when you get your next tank.

 

[mscarpena]

I'm not disregarding any of the information i'm getting here, all the information I receive from you guys is invaluable. I'm just trying to make the best choices for my tank.

Next question I have is what is the time frame for some of these tangs to mature to the point where they would be too large for tank.

This question is impossible to answer. Depends on purchase size, feeding, and growth of individual. Powder Browns are very difficult to keep alive and find a good healthy one to start with. Hippos get very large, swim very fast, and are very active. A 90 is way too small. I agree with posts above. You will not be happy when your fish dies sue to stress from a small tank. Check out liveaquaria.com and pay attention to the tank requirements. I feel their guidelines are right on.

 

[iceh]

I'm not disregarding any of the information i'm getting here, all the information I receive from you guys is invaluable. I'm just trying to make the best choices for my tank.

Next question I have is what is the time frame for some of these tangs to mature to the point where they would be too large for tank.

Why don't you instead make the best choice for the future fish in your tank?

 

[Wolverine]

Why don't you instead make the best choice for the future fish in your tank?

I agree. You're setting yourself up for a situation where you are sure to have to remove a fish eventually. Catching a tang in a 90g with that much LR will be a more challenging than you think, even if it's large.
I'd stick with a Kole or Chevron, as mentioned. In addition to the size, they're also really good tank cleaners.