Mixing Tangs

[Stickboy97]

So I have a 75g and I'm upgrading to a 120g. I currently have a purple tang & a clown in the 75g. I know the purples are pretty territorial, so can I add any other tangs to the 120g? Looking for just 1.

Sailfin?
Blue (Dory)?
Yellow?
Kole?

Thanks

 

[xanthurum]

By clown do you mean clown tang or clownfish? If it's a tang you will need way more than a 120 and the purple is the least of your worries when it comes to aggression. For a 120 I would not suggest anything but a Kole. Chances of another zebrasoma getting along are slim and a Blue shouldn't be in a 120. Neither should a sailfin.

 

[scooter31707]

IMO, with you having a Purple tang, I suggest that be your only tang for that size tank.

 

[Assasi]

I have a 300 gallon mixed reef that is packed with live rock and coral. I keep the following tangs successfully and have had them for years (only occasional insignificant bickering):
yellow, sailfin, achilles, gem, orange shoulder, purple, hippo, tomini, powder blue, chevron, fowleri and also a morish idol (tang family)

 

[trembz]

I have a 300 gallon mixed reef that is packed with live rock and coral. I keep the following tangs successfully and have had them for years (only occasional insignificant bickering):
yellow, sailfin, achilles, gem, orange shoulder, purple, hippo, tomini, powder blue, chevron, fowleri and also a morish idol (tang family)

Beautiful collection

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[Assasi]

Oh... I forgot my clown tang

 

[Assasi]

When selecting your tangs watch them and learn as much as you can about their personality. If you order online, in the notes section ask them to select you a fish that displays low aggression. It's worked for me. I also on occasion have used a clear acrylic box with holes to house either the new tang(s) or the bully. My scariest tang addition was my Gem tang $$$$, it was the last tang added. If possible add all your tangs at the same time.

 

[pinnatus]

When mixing tangs, I prefer shaken, not stirred.

 

[Stickboy97]

Assasi, beautiful fish!

To clarify, I meant clown fish.

My purple is the fish I've wanted for a long time, so I don't want to risk someone killing or hurting him. I'd like to add 1 more tang if possible. I purchased a complete set-up from a guy & it came with the fish I listed (and others, it had way too many fish in it).

Thanks!

 

[BigBlueTang]

If you really really like your purple, I wouldn't add another tang... There's plenty of beautiful fish out there who don't pose any threat to your purple. I'd go with a nice trio of fairy wrasses, you get basically the same movement and 3x the color.


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[scooter31707]

If you really really like your purple, I wouldn't add another tang... There's plenty of beautiful fish out there who don't pose any threat to your purple. I'd go with a nice trio of fairy wrasses, you get basically the same movement and 3x the color.


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Totally agree. Also take a look at the Flameback Dwarf Angel. Beautiful fish and will stand it's ground.

 

[Stickboy97]

Guess I'll sell them all...

thx!