Just need to vent...

[rydr119]

So I check LA tonight and of course they have not 1 but 2 of the fish I have been waiting for for so long finally available. Of course my new tank isn't ready! I could bang my head against the wall right now! The one and only fish I want to get, the main reason I am upgrading my tank.... The Achilles Tang
Just had to vent
-Gina

 

[DamnPepShrimp]

What is the other fish? I don't think achilles tangs are that hard to find. What are your dimensions on the new 183g? Achilles need a lot of swimming room, I'd say 8ft in length and atleast 2ft width.

 

[rydr119]

my new tank is a cube. I was just saying they have 2 Achilles tangs. I am aware they need lots of space and flow. The dimensions are 42x 42x 24.

 

[Recty]

I've seen 4 or 5 Achilles on LA within the last couple weeks, in fact I bought one They seem to be more common in the late summer months.

But I agree with the other guy, they arent really a hard fish to find. I contacted ReefHotSpot about an Achilles not long ago and they said they sell 10-15 per month.

I wouldnt worry much about being able to find one when you want to.

 

[jnc914]

Its not about finding an Achilles, its about finding a nice healthy one. I waited for roughly 8 months to get mine from LiveAquaria. The Diver's Den specimens are the only ones I trust to be fully healthy prior to being able to be purchased, that is why they tend to sell so fast. I am sure Diver's Den will continue to have them, its all about being quick on the draw to get one when available.

 

[ioreefer45]

you could always buy the tang first and put in quarantine to make sure it stays healthy. Achilles are ich magnets, so I would give at least 6 weeks in quarantine. that should give you time to get your tank ready

 

[rydr119]

Thats was my thought as well jnc914. I have heard so many good things about LA that If I am going to invest that kind of money into a fish, I want it to be from a reputable source. I just got back from MACNA and LA had a booth and I got to talk to them about their procedures and its nice to see a company put that kind of time and effort into selling healthy livestock. I have a 40 breeder that is currently holding my liverock for the new tank but that will be my new quarientine tank. This is a fish that I want to live a long time in my tank, so I am going to make sure my tank is up and running for at least 6 months before I even think about getting an achilles. Not that 6 months is a long time in reefing, but all of my rock has been cured for over 5 months and all the stuff in my current tank (which has been up and running for just over 2 years now) is going into my new tank.

 

[BrianD]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13295329#post13295329 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rydr119
my new tank is a cube. I was just saying they have 2 Achilles tangs. I am aware they need lots of space and flow. The dimensions are 42x 42x 24.

If those are the dimensions of your new tank, it is not remotely adequate for an achilles.

 

[snorvich]

I would have to agree with Brian. Think longer tank with about 350+ gallons with LOTS of flow.

 

[rydr119]

Now see I have talked with other people about these fish and they say its plenty large enough for an achilles. I have seen on some websites a minimum tank size of 75 gal is recommended. I don't want to have an unhappy/ unhealthy fish of course. Just an example all of these links recommend a minimum tank size of 75 to 100 gal. I'm not saying anyone is wrong, but when people do research who are they supposed to look towards for the right information?

The Marine Center Bluezoo Aquatics
Coral reef farm Marine Depot Live

 

[tangers]

I would have to agree in that that tank is pretty small. Keep in mind the websites you have listed for "recommended tank size" are all retail sellers. It's in their best interest to sell fish, not necisarrily always the best interest of the fish.

 

[rydr119]

See thats my point, Shouldn't there be some kind of regulation on what information should be presented to the general public? I know I have seen pics of this fish on RC in a 125g and it was quite content. After all I wouldn't want the tang police after me so for now its a wait and see.

 

[snorvich]

If they are selling fish, their tank size recommendation is usually too small. If you don't care about the fish or its cost, go ahead and get it.

 

[SlowCobra]

An Achilles needs at MINIMUM a 6ft tank to lead a healthy life.

 

[Almon]

You should probably listen to the tang police.

If you were going to get one, why not purchase the one you like and have the LFS hold it for you?