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Um Google tank size and naso it says like 125 on one I think and sailfin i remember 75 one said minimum. I know you want exact, but the only ones I know exact are salwtaerfish.forums thanks
 
I would take that info with a gain of salt -- pun intended.

Have you ever seen either of those fish as adults? If you have, you would understand why both of those are wrong. Hold up a dinner plate, and see if you think that would be appropriate for a 4 foot tank.

Back in the early '90's I held an adult N. lituratus for a buddy while he moved, it moved the length of a 4 foot tank in about a second, and the wave it created splashed out of the tank. They need to have at least an 8 foot tank, with 10 being better.

Heck, LA stays a 180 for a sailfin and Naso lituratus, as a minimum, and while I disagree, about the lituratus, it is still good coming from a company that is in business to sell fish.
 
A 125/150 is a 6' the one im getting though. and plus, I saw a Sailfin and naso at shedd aquarium in Chicago and Sailfin was about 9-10"tops and naso was about 1'. Any help is appreciated
 
And those weren't full grown.

A 6 foot tank isn't big enough for a N. lituratus, and for a sailfin. But, it is your tank, do what you want.

Seems like you are waiting for one person to tell you it is okay.
 
Sadly kinda. But i want the best for the fish, so I will listen. Forget the naso. Is the tank still to small for the Sailfin? Thanks
 
The minimum recommended for a sailfin is ~180. But these fish grow large and need a lot of room. all tangs grow large and need room. without space to swim, they will be very aggressive fish. You can get one as a juvenile and watch how fast it grows, but be prepared to give it to your LFS or someone else who can house the fish.

with all the large scale fish you want, why not just go larger from the start?
 
The thing I have learned about having big fish, is they have a big Bioload, and if your tank can't handle the Bioload, bad things occur, I.E. Hair Algae, excess nutrients, Nitrates, Phosphates, just a lot of headaches that I like to avoid.

Here is what I would put in a 125 (6')

Purple Tang
Mimic Tang
Midas Bleny
Tail Spot Blenny
3 Sunset Anthias
Male & Female Pair of Clowns (Species is Your Choice)
Pair of Banghai Cardinal fish
A Goby, I think every tank needs one...


I know these fish may not suit your taste, but now you have a general idea of what to look for.
 
Suggestion:

Go to the wall where your tank is going and tape out or build a tank using pvc.
Get Sunday's paper and make rock out of it and stack it how you think you will.
Go grab a few 2 x 4 and cut different lengths and maybe a few plates.

Now see how hard it is for the wood and plates to move around. A 6 ft. long tank looks really big until you fill it up.

Yes this may seem stupid but it may give you a better understanding of the size of the fish you are wanting.

You also have to remember that the people on RC are making the suggestions based upon their desire for the fish to do well vs. the "mimimum" as a business may.
 
fishmanstan said:
Sadly kinda. But i want the best for the fish, so I will listen. Forget the naso. Is the tank still to small for the Sailfin? Thanks
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Toddrtrex said:
A 6 foot tank isn't big enough for a N. lituratus, and for a sailfin. But, it is your tank, do what you want.
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Todd already answered. A six foot tank is not going to work long term for a sailfin. Why keep pushing the subject? There are plenty of other tangs that are suitable for that size tank.
 
fishkeepingPro said:
Hello. I am going to upgrade to a 125 or 150 gallon tank soon. What sharks could go in this? Banded cat shark? Coral cat shark? I LOvE the marbled cat shark,but these get big right? How big for one of these? Thanks. Can a beginner like me keep one? Thanks guys
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I had a horn shark like this one...
Horn+Shark.jpg

in a 175 with MINIMAL rocks (stuck up a few inches above the sand, few and far between) and really soft sand. I had him in there for 6 years before selling him and the set-up (wanted corals but couldn't cause he would knock em over and would be a constant struggle, that and he may hurt himself on them.) If you do go the shark route, just keep in mind that they need lots of water flow. My two cents anyway.
 
I would like a whitespot bamboo or coral cat shark but they are harder to keep and need a 300+g tank right? I don't mean to sins like a jerk, but why does 1 forum say no on naso and Sailfin and 1 day yes? I guess I will go with you guys on this forum and no Sailfin or naso..... Also, someone stated there are lots of tangs that could go in a 126g. If you would be so kind, could you name these for me? All help and tips are appreciated.
 
Ok. the tank im getting has no sump. I plan on getting a hang on skimmer,live rock and live sand. Does live sand filter like live rock? Thanks
 
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