Tang for 3 foot cube
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Megatrev62
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A damsel?
No tang is suitable for that size tank. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1946007
I plan on building this tank 36 by 36 by 18 inches. Which comes up at 101 gallons and has about 51 inches of diagonal swimming space how is this unsuitable for any tang
sparky5785
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Probably because tangs are unlikely to swim diagonally across your tank. On RC most will recommend that tangs need length in a tank more than anything else.
If you want to keep tangs just get a 6' or 8' long tank.
If you want to keep tangs just get a 6' or 8' long tank.
bullitr
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A 1"-2" chevron can stay in a 36" cube tank
It always on the rock grazing anyway. When it get bigger then give it or sell it to someone will a bigger tank.
roenicknewf
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A chocolate tang
The problem isn't the volume of water, it's the length of the tank. Tangs need long tanks due to their natural swimming habit.
And, just for reference, the question should not be "What kind of tang will survive in this tank?" but instead it should be "What tang will THRIVE in this size tank." Many will survive, but is that what you want? I mean you would never consider a Great Dane okay in a tiny loft apartment. And I hope you wouldn't consider a kennel or crate good enough for a dog all the time....
They may survive, but imagine living your entire life in a little box that doesn't allow your natural movements....
They may survive, but imagine living your entire life in a little box that doesn't allow your natural movements....
One more thing...as for a Juvenile Chevron being great, I just say that comment makes me think you would just get rid of the family dog if he got as big as you knew he would get from the onset....After all, the comment seems to be saying get the fish and just yank it from its world when it grows up....
When we put it to other animals sometimes it all makes sense....
When we put it to other animals sometimes it all makes sense....
I hear u guys, but why don't u consider a good amount of diagonal swimming?
A tang can swim laps in a cube and along the width rather then constantly having to swim back and forth in a standard tank. I don't know but I think I would be happier in a large room rather then a skinny hallway.
A tang can swim laps in a cube and along the width rather then constantly having to swim back and forth in a standard tank. I don't know but I think I would be happier in a large room rather then a skinny hallway.
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Rea17
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I get your point, but linear swimming space is very important to tangs. Having to constantly turn around isn't natural for them. That being said, if you MUST get a tang (which I don't recommend) get a bristletooth, preferably a Tomini. They are very pretty and stay small.
There are lots of other "centerpiece fish" options out there too. I know a lot of people are drawn to tangs because they're active, attractive, and reef safe. There are a couple reef butterflies and dwarf angel species you could also consider.
There are lots of other "centerpiece fish" options out there too. I know a lot of people are drawn to tangs because they're active, attractive, and reef safe. There are a couple reef butterflies and dwarf angel species you could also consider.
Thanks, btw I like the parrot u have by your username how much room do they need
Rea17
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I would say a 6' 180g is the absolute minimum.
I'd say, GO FOR IT BUDDY! Try it and see if the tang likes it. If it don't look happy then within a few days return it back to the lfs or sell it to me 
I tried a african flameback angel in a bc14 and everybody was like NOOOOOOO! YOU CAN'T DO THAT! Then I put in another one and they were like, NOOOOOOO! YOU CAN'T DO THAT! THEY'LL KILL EACHOTHER! lol but I got them to pair up in a bc14
Here's my tank currently 30x30x30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK7LVtRdd0M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3s80WR9j6U
It's simple, try it. Don't work? Sell it...to me!
I tried a african flameback angel in a bc14 and everybody was like NOOOOOOO! YOU CAN'T DO THAT! Then I put in another one and they were like, NOOOOOOO! YOU CAN'T DO THAT! THEY'LL KILL EACHOTHER! lol but I got them to pair up in a bc14 Here's my tank currently 30x30x30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK7LVtRdd0M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3s80WR9j6U
It's simple, try it. Don't work? Sell it...to me!
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