small chevron tang questions

[HndMafia]

Would a small (1 1/2 inches) chevron tang be a high risk purchase? I know some fish adapt better to aquarium life when they are smaller and some when they are larger. Please post your experiences with small chevrons for me so I may make an informed buying decision.

FYI--this tang will go into a 65g qt w/live rock for observation/feeding/meds (if needed) before going to my dt in my sig. It will be the only tang in the system, with no other tangs added in the future.

 

[MCCOOL]

Ive never tried one that small, but have kept one that was about 2.5". Smaller tangs require very frequent feeding but aside from that, there was never an issue.

 

[JM68]

mine was about that size when i got it, that was 3 years ago. It was the first fish i put in my tank. I fed twice a day with hikari mysis and had a sheet of algae available to it at all times. Other than that it will pick at the liverock and glass all day. I wouldnt be scared off by its size it will grow quickly, just dont dump it into the display until it is ready.

 

[HndMafia]

JM68--what do you mean by 'don't dump it into the display until it is ready?'

 

[JM68]

let him put a little meat on and grow a little bit before you put him in. If there are other fish in the tank it may get bullied because it is so small. Since u have a 65g qt tank dont rush to get him in the display make sure it is strong and healthy.

 

[snorvich]

Mine was about that size when I acquired it 5 years ago. However there were no aggressive tank mates and no other tangs and this was an established 240 gallon tank. Nice fish, doing nicely.

 

[HndMafia]

Thank you for the help guys. I pulled the trigger and ordered him to be delivered next week after I catch the couple of wrasses in the 65 and move them over to the dt