143gadgets
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Here is an updated pic of my tang house of any of you were interested. I have a little cleaning up to do on the sand bed. 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074254#post13074254 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by virginiadiver69
I am planning on adding a Zebrasoma desjardinii to my 125 gal. soon.
In my search I see specimens from both Sri Lanka and Red Sea. Is there a difference? Does anyone have examples of both?
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074272#post13074272 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by virginiadiver69
P.S.
I already have a Naso, And plan on adding a powder brown, achilles and powder blue when I get my 300 gal built. Any advice is appreciated.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074282#post13074282 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 143gadgets
Here is an updated pic of my tang house of any of you were interested. I have a little cleaning up to do on the sand bed.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074119#post13074119 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
So the Angel will hopefully no longer be needing a bodyguard. Any idea on what Tangs yet?
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13073129#post13073129 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
My guess is not even 6 months...
Please, nobody take this as a "Don't buy this fish unless you have a huge tank, youre doing it wrong" etc.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074709#post13074709 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Semper Fi 1959
Why not? That IS the case. If you don't have a big enough tank, it shouldn't be bought, you were right. You wouldn't offend anyone by saying that, just making them aware.
And I don't think 6 months or LESS is long enough for one to get 5 to 12+ inches...I've had mine over a year, but then again I got him when he was 2 or so inches.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074711#post13074711 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
It says 985 er 986 so that would be 14 left
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074720#post13074720 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
I dont think John's post counts though.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074816#post13074816 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
ah secrets of a splitter revealed:lol:
I see them both listed as Desjardini though.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074319#post13074319 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
Perhaps, one is Desjardini and one is Veliferum
Thanks for the info.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074329#post13074329 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
Those are all Acanthurus except the Naso so there will most likely be confrontation but in a 300 there is room for them just a warning though. The Achilles are very sensitive as are the Powder Blues so you will need to be ready for ich. The Powder Browns are a little hardier but still quite sensitive but with good feedings and regular maintenance I'm sure they'll be fine.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13074962#post13074962 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by IridescentLily
I just got through reading this reading this tang thread from the beginning, including the initial thread.
Why?
Because I love tangs.
They're my favorite marine fish (aside from the Imperator Angel and yellow butterfly which I will never own).
I had a mimic tang in a 75g. Had him since he was 2 inches, he was yellow with blue rings around his eyes and lips and body outline. He changed colors sometimes, eventually becoming an adult and attaining his adult markings, which were awesome.
I had him for eight years. And I bet I would've had him for ten if i hadn't of had to move away.
As far as what I fantasize about having, I like the purple tang most, also like the Kole tang, the atlantic blue, and the chevron, but that said, i love them all. Tangs are so cool looking with so many variations in markings. And their temperaments are so fab is the thing I like. For instance, If one had to pick one kind of salt water wish to hang out with, it'd be the tang for me.
Like, if I took each kind of fish out to dinner, here's how it would go down I think;
Angel (large)---Yes, it's true, I am so great, I prefer to be revered, now please fetch me some caviar, beluga preferrably, and make sure your quick about it, I don't wanna have to piddle around noshing on your corals all day."
Angel (centropyges)---"I'm gonna swim around and steal everyone's dinner, and let them try and stop me! Ahaha...ahaha. Ahahahahah..."
Butterfly---Oh no, what to do, there's something in my way here on the floor. I can't step over it myself, as I'm to delicate. I hope I don't come down with some awful disease while I'm waiting for you to pick it up for me. By the way can you tone down the talking. Your harshing my mellow....and I might contract a awful disease. *cough*"
Trigger---"Who do I have to **** to get some food around here? How 'bout I just eat this table...yeah, heh heh, hope I don't get too hungry and eat a butterfly by accident. *knocks over table*"
Wrass: "You gonna eat that?" 'How bout that...you gonna eat the rest of that?"
Tang: Weee. I'm gonna swim around until dinner, i'll just have a light salad for now and a glass o' white. Maybe later we'll have a little snack *wink*. I just wanna swim around, oops excuse me there mr waiter, sorry....weeeee. Uh oh, there's Mr. bully trigger at 3 o'clock...vrooom...missed ya, tee hee. Let's see how fast I can swim over flame angel....vroooom...*pecks glass*