fairl80z
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Tang Compatibility!
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CONSPICILLUM
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That's not even possible. If true, then use fresh water instead of salt. Disregard pH and other parameters. Don't ever feed.
The funniest part is... I'm not even the tang police. It just gets old hearing the same self-justifying lunacy over and over.
fairl80z
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Lol! I'm sure you have a certificate framed and hanging on your wall that states " graduation tang police academy" ha! The example that you listed above Has nothing to do with right and wrong concerning a fish
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:crazy1::hmm6::bounce2::bounce1::fish1:
CONSPICILLUM
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Right next to my Doctorate Degree in Marine Biology. :wave:
Sure it does. Undersized tanks and overstocking are no less an issue than salinity and other parameters of "right and wrong" for aquarists, even though there is an acceptable range of such numbers and practices.
Everyone should be uncomfortable about insufficient tank size at some number, all things considered.
You do also realize how few who say they're going to upgrade, actually do upgrade, right?
The more I read and see, the more I think I may need to enlist in the Tang Police Academy. LOL.
Yous guys are a trip. :beer:
fairl80z
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Seems like you are the captain on the tang police. And I never said a 75 would be over stocked with a tang in there
CONSPICILLUM
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What happened to all that American freedom? Backatcha... Sugar.
Please provide constructive conversation on the OP topic of housing a "Dory" fish and a "Bubbles" fish in a 75g.
I've contributed the fact that there are standards, and standards aren't exceptions; and that tank size and overstocking are genuine issues.
You, not so much.
CONSPICILLUM
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No, just a rational human with a reasonable approach untainted by false personal opinions. Might have to get my badge now, though.
Please read the OP, which is the topic at hand (not your tank).
fairl80z
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I will gladly order you the badge . And also I was referring to his tank . They would have to be the only fish but it would work
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Sigh...
CONSPICILLUM
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LOL. Ummm... Nope. Not even close.
You're arguing with facts and standards, not me; just like thugs do against legislation they don't like.
Nobody in their right mind would think a 75g should house a Hepatus and Yellow tang for more than QT duty, if that.
Most people shouldn't even get a Hepatus. Or an Achilles.
Like I said... Put your Groupers all in a shot glass. Might as well.
fairl80z
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jminick2
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for those of you who have been in the hobby a long time.
Its my understanding that a "big" tank has changed over the years...
For instance a 120g use to be huge ? Is this the case ? if so was it more accepted to have tangs in a tank like that then?
Just wondering I have only been in the hobby for about 5 years.
Its my understanding that a "big" tank has changed over the years...
For instance a 120g use to be huge ? Is this the case ? if so was it more accepted to have tangs in a tank like that then?
Just wondering I have only been in the hobby for about 5 years.
CHSUB
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quite true!!! when i got a 55g every fish was fair game. i had a clown trigger, lion fish, and damsels.
jminick2
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if that's the case it makes me wonder how much of this argument is fact and how much is "forum acceptability" I guess is what I would call it.
I myself think that bigger is better for many reasons, that being said if you blast a smaller tank with some crazy flow I would imagine a tang could pretty much swim in place all day if he wanted to.
I think a big advantage of a big tank when it comes to tangs is the fact they like to go around a graze all day long. When they are getting chased off every couple inches by a fish who has claimed so much of that area in a small tank it just creates a stressful environment. So bigger is better imo.
I myself think that bigger is better for many reasons, that being said if you blast a smaller tank with some crazy flow I would imagine a tang could pretty much swim in place all day if he wanted to.
I think a big advantage of a big tank when it comes to tangs is the fact they like to go around a graze all day long. When they are getting chased off every couple inches by a fish who has claimed so much of that area in a small tank it just creates a stressful environment. So bigger is better imo.
Turbosreef
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I'm going to get some haters here but I have a great relationship with my LFS, I will buy grow and enjoy fish for a year or two and them bring them back to my LFS when I think they are too big for my set up. I enjoy caring for and trying out different species. I think if not keeping the fish forever is OK to start small and trade up, just like many of us do with fragging corals.
anthonys51
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I think we are all adults. To have a fish and knowing treat it bad is wrong. But giving a fish a good home doing your best to keep it alive is what we all strive for. There is no handbook only results. Anyone who keeps a fish alive more than 5 years is doing an excellent job. I would say less than .5 precent of fish that come from the wild make it to 5 years. For some jerk on reef to tell us we are wrong is moronic When people ask you for your advice give it but for those of us who don't ask keep it to yourself
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