kole tangs
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myfrostymember
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LOL abt living in a mini van comment. 
Might want to be careful assuming that info on marine depot is always fact. there are more reliable places to get stats on fish. Fishbase.com is what i generally use and it says 14.6cm which is around 5.7 inches. The general consensus seems to be around 6 or maybe 6.5 inches.
C'mon now. Thanks to everyone for the serious stuff.
Might want to be careful assuming that info on marine depot is always fact. there are more reliable places to get stats on fish. Fishbase.com is what i generally use and it says 14.6cm which is around 5.7 inches. The general consensus seems to be around 6 or maybe 6.5 inches.
C'mon now. Thanks to everyone for the serious stuff.
myfrostymember
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Can you post a link to those comments. I would like to read.
KMP
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figured it out "wet web media".
seems bob fenner is good with kole's being in a mini-van
question: I'm looking into purchasing a Kole Tang that's about 3" long. At the present time, I've already got a Hepatus Tang in the tank that's about the same size. I've seen conflicting reports on how well these two fish will get along in a 75 gallon tank. Please give me your opinion.
bob fenner: Should be fine... both not terribly aggressive species... good size difference... My opinions on the family, genera, species are posted here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/tangs,.htm and the links beyond>
question: It's also possible that I could get a 2 1/2" Kole instead.
bob fenner: Go with the larger one. Bob Fenner>
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/kolecomp.htm
seems bob fenner is good with kole's being in a mini-van
question: I'm looking into purchasing a Kole Tang that's about 3" long. At the present time, I've already got a Hepatus Tang in the tank that's about the same size. I've seen conflicting reports on how well these two fish will get along in a 75 gallon tank. Please give me your opinion.
bob fenner: Should be fine... both not terribly aggressive species... good size difference... My opinions on the family, genera, species are posted here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/tangs,.htm and the links beyond>
question: It's also possible that I could get a 2 1/2" Kole instead.
bob fenner: Go with the larger one. Bob Fenner>
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/kolecomp.htm
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I stand corrected, Bob Fenner on WWM recommends a minimum of 50-60 gallons for a Kole Tang as written here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/koletang.htm
I will try to relocate his response concerning the other hobbyists desire to add a Ctenochaetus strigosus to his 75 gallon or waiting until after the upgrade later when I have more time.
Regardless, every source of info, reliable or questionable suggest a MINIMUM tank size ranging from Bob Fenners 50-60 to Marine Depot's 100 gallons. This include LiveAquaria's 70 gallons suggestion. I choose to not risk space stress thereby keeping fish whose MINIMUM requirements are less than what I currently have. I'm sure you can sustain a Kole Tang in your 75, but will it be thriving, or will it be surviving on it's minimum needs?
Other concerns usually overlooked are the bio-load of the tank inhabitants. That's another discussion in itself.
Whatever you choose, good luck.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/koletang.htm
I will try to relocate his response concerning the other hobbyists desire to add a Ctenochaetus strigosus to his 75 gallon or waiting until after the upgrade later when I have more time.
Regardless, every source of info, reliable or questionable suggest a MINIMUM tank size ranging from Bob Fenners 50-60 to Marine Depot's 100 gallons. This include LiveAquaria's 70 gallons suggestion. I choose to not risk space stress thereby keeping fish whose MINIMUM requirements are less than what I currently have. I'm sure you can sustain a Kole Tang in your 75, but will it be thriving, or will it be surviving on it's minimum needs?
Other concerns usually overlooked are the bio-load of the tank inhabitants. That's another discussion in itself.
Whatever you choose, good luck.
tkeracer619
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My Kole is the calmest of the 7 tangs I have. He was not friendly when I had a lawnmower blenny or a 3 stripe damsel. After those fish were no longer he became very docile.
Also, my kole tang eats whatever. He is the only fish in the tank that eats the glass. Most of the time he just grazes the natural stuff regardless of what food is around.
It takes them a while to grow to max size. Make sure to feed nori daily. You can get it in the asian section of your supermarket for about $1.50 for 10 sheets.
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I purchased a kole tang and orange back fairy wrasse at the same time. In fact they were in the same tank at a lfs. After 3 months the kole continued to follow the fairy wrasse and harrass it. I loved the kole tang, but he was removed. I purchased the kole as it was suppose to be a less aggressive tang.
With that said.....each fish, even the same family have their own distinct personalities. What one will do doesn't mean another will.
With that said.....each fish, even the same family have their own distinct personalities. What one will do doesn't mean another will.
KMP
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rjs - no need to do that. i have no doubt you read that and i know there are other sources out there that reference 100g tanks as well.
big picutre - sharing the info helps us make the right decision which is what this is all about. other factors come into play; how heavily stocked is your tank, how much rock do you have (i.e. which determines how much swimming area), etc.
i personally have pillars and the fish can swim in front of behind and through. doesnt' mean i can keep a sohal tang; but a kole could be possible.
