How many "Acanthuridae," species can I keep in a 2000 gallon reef tank?

[Thorman]

Hello, I'm in the works of setting up a 2000 gallon display tank and i was wondering if any of you fellow "reefers," could help me in my selection of Tangs, I have been looking into getting; 1- Clown Tang, 1- Sohal Tang, 1- Orangeshoulder Tang, 1- Lieutenant Tang, and lastly 1- Bristletooth Tomini Tang. I was wondering if my selection would work without any major aggression issues, and if any of you could maybe give me any more idea's on which other "Acanthuridae," species I could keep, if any at all possible. Thanks

 

[snorvich]

I think 1- Clown Tang, 1- Sohal Tang even in a 2000 gallon tank may be problematical. I know I would not try it.

 

[Wolverine]

What are the dimensions?
Like Steve, I probably would not do it, but I say that knowing that there is a reasonable chance it would work here. You just have to be aware that if it doesn't work, one of them is going to die, because you're not going to get that fish out of there.

 

[thelizardkin]

not sure about the clown and shoal but you could keep alot of tangs in that tank in my 400 gallon i have 5 3 yellow 1 sailfin and 1 naso

 

[Thorman]

The Dimesions are approximatly 13 feet by 4 feet by 5 feet. I don't have any fish in it yet and am still deciding so out of the Sohal and the Clown which one do you think i should keep?

 

[Yurivd]

The Dimesions are approximatly 13 feet by 4 feet by 5 feet. I don't have any fish in it yet and am still deciding so out of the Sohal and the Clown which one do you think i should keep?

Sohal look much nicer
I also like Acanthurus achilles , Acanthurus fowleri and zebrasoma rostratum

 

[d-man]

Both get extremely aggressive towards the rest. What about a Dussemeri or barriene?

 

[snorvich]

Both get extremely aggressive towards the rest. What about a Dussemeri or barriene?

+1 Sohal and Clown can get really ornery. Sohals are gorgeous except for the attitude.

 

[reeferstace]

Acanthurus nigrofuscus is a WAY under-rated tang in my book. I will be adding one to my 300g when the time comes.

I would pick a sohal over the clown anytime although, like others mentioned, sohals are not known for their pleasantries.

 

[crvz]

In that much space you could do so, but I'm sure there will be a few aggression issues from time to time. I would be dumb enough to give it a shot, but just understand what you're getting into and be ready to step in if necessary.

 

[Thorman]

Sohal look much nicer
I also like Acanthurus achilles , Acanthurus fowleri and zebrasoma rostratum

I was wondering, since you said the Achilles Tang, I have read that they can be very aggressive, so in a tank that size do you think it would work with the Sohal?