I was Wondering

[localdeltarider]

Wouldn't the size needed for a tang have more to do with the ratio of the tangs size to to length and volume of a tank than simply stating that tangs idealy need a 120-210 gallon tank.

Lets say someone has a 1" Tang in a 20 gallon that is 24" long
is that any worse than having a 8-10" tang in a 210 that's 72" long. I mean heck even a 3"-4" tang is probably 30 to 40 times greater in volume than a 1" tang yet it's okay to keep it in a tank that is only 3 times the length and 10 times the volume of a 20?

I know that when Tangs get larger they should be moved to larger tanks. I'm just saying that it seems like the tank size compared to the size of the fish should be factored instead of making the blanket statement that Tangs need 6' of space to swim.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

Arch01- I agree with you 1000000%. It just seemed to be turning into a discussion of 250+ gallons=success, which is far from true.

localdelta- also a good point- however the guidelines of 210 gallon, 250 gallon etc are based on common and typical sizes of the fish in retail. Would a 12" fish do better in a 5000 than a 500, most likely. Is it improper to keep it in a 500- perhaps, but that really depends on a alot of factors. The main point trying to be raised is that a small tang will outgrow a 24" tank in short order, and should not be intended to be kept long term.

 

[Serioussnaps]

oh man is this a joke????? dont react to it

 

[SDguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7966898#post7966898 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Serioussnaps
oh man is this a joke????? dont react to it

How this adds to a perfectly civil and mature conversation, I don't know. :rolleye1: