strigosus tang and truncatus tang in 80 gallon

[aaron1129]

Would a kole eyed tang and a bristletooth tang be able to get along in a 80 gallon 48''x24'' aquarium.

If so, what would a successful stock procedure look like, same time or one before the other, if so which first, ect...

 

[Jeff4777]

The Kole Tang is a type of bristle tooth tang. Tangs under the Ctenochaetus genus are referred as bristle tooths. Generally 2 tangs from the same genus in a small space can result in aggression. Depending on species, specimen size, initial health, stress, tank size, diet, aquascape, stocking order, and other factors

 

[aaron1129]

The Kole Tang is a type of bristle tooth tang. Tangs under the Ctenochaetus genus are referred as bristle tooths. Generally 2 tangs from the same genus in a small space can result in aggression. Depending on species, specimen size, initial health, stress, tank size, diet, aquascape, stocking order, and other factors

That makes sense, would a scopas tang, since it is a different genus, be a better possibility or would it be better to not risk it at all? last thing I want to do is watch a two fish fight to death.

 

[Jeff4777]

Well most people would probably say a Scopas gets too big for a 80 gallon, 4 foot tank. You could though. I mean you could even try two bristle tooth tangs and see if you get lucky. A lot of things in this hobby seem to be calculated risks haha. Just consider all the variables.

I would love to have a Tomini Tang.. I already have 5 tangs in my tank, not wanting to push it further

 

[BigBlueTang]

Would a kole eyed tang and a bristletooth tang be able to get along in a 80 gallon 48''x24'' aquarium.



If so, what would a successful stock procedure look like, same time or one before the other, if so which first, ect...

No. Putting two tangs of the same genus requires at least 180 gallons.

 

[snorvich]

No.

This.

 

[Sapelo]

+1 to the Tomini
Great fish, very active, will work in your tank size
Check them out

 

[nereefpat]

Good advice above. Pick one Ctenochaetus tang. The truncatus you mentioned is the prettiest, IMO.

For the other bigger fish look into wrasses or dwarf angels