Minimum length tank for Naso Tang
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Jerry W
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Re: Minimum length tank for Naso Tang
How many years, what happened to it, and how large was the fish when you got rid of it? You will almost never see a full grown healthy naso tang in an average home system. This is a large stiff bodied fish built for open water swimming. Even an 8 foot tank is not sufficient once they put on some size. It takes a swish of their tail to go from one side of the tank to the other. I would not consider this fish in either of the tanks you're proposing. It has little to do with actual water volume but lateral swimming space. I have a 60 inch 120 gallon and won't keep any species of tang simply because the confines are too limited for their behavior. Personaly, I wish nasos were not even offered for sale in the trade. Most of us just can't meet their needs.
How many years, what happened to it, and how large was the fish when you got rid of it? You will almost never see a full grown healthy naso tang in an average home system. This is a large stiff bodied fish built for open water swimming. Even an 8 foot tank is not sufficient once they put on some size. It takes a swish of their tail to go from one side of the tank to the other. I would not consider this fish in either of the tanks you're proposing. It has little to do with actual water volume but lateral swimming space. I have a 60 inch 120 gallon and won't keep any species of tang simply because the confines are too limited for their behavior. Personaly, I wish nasos were not even offered for sale in the trade. Most of us just can't meet their needs.
chrisstie
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If you insisted on having a tang in either of those tank dimensions I'd go with a tomini or kole. They're definitely smaller and I think can bare that amount of swimming room and stay healthy.
I've dealt with full size nasos larger than my head and I have to agree with Jerry W on their needs. If I were to personally keep one I'd want at least a 10' long tank just because of how extremely massive they get. They are beautiful but I find beauty in smaller fishes with more color. Maybe you can too
I've dealt with full size nasos larger than my head and I have to agree with Jerry W on their needs. If I were to personally keep one I'd want at least a 10' long tank just because of how extremely massive they get. They are beautiful but I find beauty in smaller fishes with more color. Maybe you can too
Charlie's Angel
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I have a blonde naso in my 375. I have too admit that when he grows I will find him a new home. Right now he is only about 6 inches. Why don't you look at a purple or yellow?
tom obrecht
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Here's a video of perhaps a more reasonable size tank for larger tangs.
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=A2pPFv9lP7k
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=A2pPFv9lP7k
tom obrecht
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Here's another tank with perhaps a more reasonable size for a naso. Scroll down to the bottom for a video.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/mar2004/aquarium.htm
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/mar2004/aquarium.htm
chelbuznoz
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I think 6 ft would be the minimum for such an active large fish.
backej1
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I have mine in a 8' tank (450 gallons) - I just moved him from a 6' tank. I'm also planning on moving him up to a 10' tank in the future. I've had this guy for 5 years (he was very small when I got him) knowing that as he grows, so would the tank length (my poor husband never saw it coming!)
not upgrading...never said that. moved and starting all over completely. this was about 3 years ago that I had em, he was about 4-5 inches and did great. I can fit anything up to 7 feet long (ill just knock down a wall).
just wonderin, obviously once it starts to get massive I would find a better home for him. Was wondering on a juvenile
just wonderin, obviously once it starts to get massive I would find a better home for him. Was wondering on a juvenile
sean48183
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First off Naso's are not open water fish like a tuna or a marlin. They are reef drifters that need rocks with algae and seaweed and travel usually in groups of three as far as I have seen in the wild. Second if you buy your naso small at around 4-5" he will be just fine for years. They explode in growth at first and then SLOW down as they grow. As with most saltwater fish they don't reach wild size in captivity. Just won't happen. A 180g would sustain a naso for years. As for a 4ft tank that is not recommended.
Kahuna Tuna
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Count me as another that think the Naso genus is just way too much fish for the average home aquarist and really needs a public aquaria sized system. These are tough fish and can and will survive in a smaller tank but I just dont think it is right to keep them in even a large home aquaria.
Jerry W
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And the reason for this is that confinement in a system that is too small will release a constant stream of stress hormones that will stunt growth, inhibit immune function, and lead to illness and other problems. We're not allowing the fish to exist naturally by keeping it in a system that's too small. Personally not my idea of responsible husbandry.
