Show off your tangs

[Gdubb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12643481#post12643481 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
The Sohal seems to do well when kept in the right size tank. They are actually quite hardy.

What would you think is a good size for Sohal?

I would love to have one but even a 110 long is not enough.

 

[klasiksb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12647315#post12647315 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gdubb
What would you think is a good size for Sohal?

I would love to have one but even a 110 long is not enough.

I had one in a 210 and traded him in when he was about 7 inches and still a good boy. I'm planning a 400 and I'm still not going to put one in. They just get too aggressive. Too bad, it is one gorgeous fish.

 

[Tswifty]

Some pictures from my trip to the cleveland zoo today that I thought I would share:

 

[Goodwin9]

My newest addition that arrived today. Still acclimating the tank for the tank.

 

[kar93]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12647315#post12647315 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gdubb
What would you think is a good size for Sohal?

I would love to have one but even a 110 long is not enough.

I think it depends on the size, I've seen many fair very well in 150gal, 200gal or less. But when they get bigger, they get more dominant and more agressive. A 400gal+ would probably be best when they are adult size. No doubt in any tank they will become the boss.

 

[Gdubb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12671505#post12671505 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
I think it depends on the size, I've seen many fair very well in 150gal, 200gal or less. But when they get bigger, they get more dominant and more agressive. A 400gal+ would probably be best when they are adult size. No doubt in any tank they will become the boss.

Yeah there is no way I would want one in less than a 400g. I have a small 2" blue tang and a small Powder Brown that will be going in the 110g. I think I might go with a Purple tang and that will be it for tangs.

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12672767#post12672767 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gdubb
Yeah there is no way I would want one in less than a 400g. I have a small 2" blue tang and a small Powder Brown that will be going in the 110g. I think I might go with a Purple tang and that will be it for tangs.

I have a yellow, regal and sailfin in the 120gal and that will not last for more then another year before having to upgrade

 

[kar93]

So, I got permission from Melev to post some pictures of Tangs from his website www.melevsreef.com providing I credit the photographer. I believe all of these pictures are taken by Melev but if anybody knows any different then please let me know.
Al following photos courtesy of Melevs Reef!

 

[kar93]

All these photos were taken from the Austin Tank Tour and Melevs reef pics. Anymore pictures you wish to view can be found here: http://www.melevsreef.com/pics/07/09/austin_dallis.html

Thanks, Melev!

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12671505#post12671505 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
I think it depends on the size, I've seen many fair very well in 150gal, 200gal or less. But when they get bigger, they get more dominant and more agressive. A 400gal+ would probably be best when they are adult size. No doubt in any tank they will become the boss.

I am hoping a 280 gal will do--it is all the room I have --but it will stretch exactly wall to wall

 

[kar93]

I'd imagine that a 280g will do nicely providing the space to swim, rockwork etc. is taken into consideration. Hope it goes well when you upgrade. Are you going to post a build thread?

 

[pledosophy]

 

[kar93]

Great shot of your Kole, pledosophy. I've said this many times but it always makes me laugh when people post shots of their tangs head on because they always look like they are laughing at me :lol:

 

[pledosophy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12726364#post12726364 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
Great shot of your Kole, pledosophy. I've said this many times but it always makes me laugh when people post shots of their tangs head on because they always look like they are laughing at me :lol:

Thanks. I got him about a week ago, so far so good.

He is laughing at you. I showed him your picture to get him to smile like that.

:lol: :rollface: :lol:

 

[Goodwin9]

My clown...

 

[pledosophy]

Talk about a funny fish. :lol:

 

[Reeftanks6]

LOL guys great fish. I just added a Convict tang a little bit ago a couple of weeks. I will get some pictures. I havent had the time to be on this site in a little while.

 

[Goodwin9]

My Spotted Checks...

 

[kar93]

Hey, Tyler. Long time no speak. I have PM'd you a couple of times.

 

[DrBegalke]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12566445#post12566445 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by black_majik


If you really want to get technical the keeping of tangs in general is a crime. ( Most cases) Most tangs travels miles upon miles in schools in search of food. Even a 8ft tank isn't a mile.

After swimming with tangs in their natural habitat, it struck me as strange that people are so adamant about others keeping juvenile tangs in tanks less the 4', yet seem to think its perfectly natural/acceptable to keep an adult tang in a tank that is only a foot or two longer...

I personally don't have a probably with keeping tangs in captivity, I have a Sohal among others...