Naso Tang compatability

[pkarakis]

My local lfs has a gorgeous male Naso tang for sale that outgrew a local tank. I have recently upgraded to a 250 gal dd tank and this fish would look great in there. He is about 9" long. I was wondering how he might fit in with my other fish; 3" yellow tang, small school of chromis, pixie hawk, pair of o. Clowns and a yellow headed sleeper gobie. I have mostly softies for coral and just a couple of hard corals. How would he do in my setup?

Pete

 

[pinnatus]

Nasos in my experience are very mild mannered and easy to get along with. However, the yellow may take exception to it when it is first introduced, although the extreme size difference may mitigate that some. So I'd say go for it, sounds like a good acquisition. (I'll take him if you don't )

 

[Toddrtrex]

JMO, but the dimensions of your tank (( 60 X 36 X 27 )), won't work well with a "naso" (( assuming you are talking about Naso lituratus )), and would pass on it.

 

[pkarakis]

Thanks for the feedback.
Toddrterex, do you mean it should be deeper or longer? And yes, it is a Naso lituratus.

Pete

 

[snorvich]

Longer.

 

[pkarakis]

OK. Thank you, Steve. He sure is beautiful, but if the dimensions don't work, they don't work. I would want him to be happy.

 

[snorvich]

OK. Thank you, Steve. He sure is beautiful, but if the dimensions don't work, they don't work. I would want him to be happy.

I applaud your decision and for asking for opinions. :love1: