Need Some Advice on Tangs for my SPS Reef

[layer3switchguy]

Folks,

Looking for some feedback on this... I have a 120g (48x24x24) SPS tank with a Blue, Yellow and Kole Eyed Tang. Everyone gets along great, and all 3 are doing really well in my tank. I would like to add a Sailfin Tang, but not sure if my reef is big enough for him? The Tang is 5" currently.

Thanks,
L3

 

[BDean]

I don't think that would work. Maybe if they where all really small.

 

[davocean]

No way would I add a sailfin to that size tank even if it were alone, they just get way too big too fast.
As it is you are pushing it w/ the tangs you have, so if you are having success w/ those, I wouldn't do anything to disturb that.

 

[Reefing Newbie]

No way would I add a sailfin to that size tank even if it were alone, they just get way too big too fast.
As it is you are pushing it w/ the tangs you have, so if you are having success w/ those, I wouldn't do anything to disturb that.

+1!

You are full with what you have, more than full IMO. But hey it is your tank and your money so I will not suggest you do anything to disturb the peace in your tank. Just keep an eye out for any aggression increase between the tangs as they grow.

 

[snorvich]

No way would I add a sailfin to that size tank even if it were alone, they just get way too big too fast.
As it is you are pushing it w/ the tangs you have, so if you are having success w/ those, I wouldn't do anything to disturb that.

I agree.

 

[Dragon moray ki]

I dont even think a blue tang will be good for long I would not add a sailfin tang unless you have a 180

 

[layer3switchguy]

Ok, thanks guys... The other Tangs were a rescue from an owner who had them in a 20g tank!

 

[Dragon moray ki]

Well your 120 is better than a 20 and itll be a while before the blue tang gets to big good luck.

 

[dan-in-gr]

Hi, I also have a 120 gal 4x2x2 tank with 5 fish, 2 blue (hippo) tangs medium, an orange shoulder tang juvi, emporer angel juvi and a Heniochus Black & White Butterflyfish small. To me this is a full tank as the fish will get much larger in a short time, I am not even going to add anything else except maybe a couple of fish that stay small - like wrasse, gobi, etc.

 

[NYCBOB]

bad idea even if the tank was big enough. the sailfin will get picked on by the yellow and blue from the start.

 

[tralston]

Hi, I also have a 120 gal 4x2x2 tank with 5 fish, 2 blue (hippo) tangs medium, an orange shoulder tang juvi, emporer angel juvi and a Heniochus Black & White Butterflyfish small. To me this is a full tank as the fish will get much larger in a short time, I am not even going to add anything else except maybe a couple of fish that stay small - like wrasse, gobi, etc.

The Blue Hippo tangs, Orange Shoulder tang and Emperor Angel will all outgrow a 120gallon tank quickly

 

[sandwi54]

a 120g is way too small for an emperor angel. an 8-foot 300 gallon is the recommended size for it.

hippo tangs also need an 8-foot tang due to their unique swimming characteristics.