Tang stocking list for 8ft 300g

[Sethjamto]

Looking for advice for my 8ft 300g. I currently only have a Blue Tang in there, but my wife and I want several more Tangs as we love how active they are. Here is what we want.....let me know if ya'll see any compatibility issues.

Blonde Naso Tang (we are pretty firm on wanting this one)
Kole Yellow Eye Tang
Pair of Yellow Tangs
Sailfin Tang

This would be a LA purchase and I'm looking at a medium size on all except the Blonde Naso where we want to get the large.

Do ya'll see any issues with these living in an 8ft tank together? Even if they are placed in the tank at the same time?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Sethjamto]

The only ones I see that "may" be a problem are the Yellows and the Sailfin. But...with the 8ft length, do ya'll see that as a problem? I've read where people say yes and no, but usually the people saying it can easily be done are dealing with at least 8ft of length on the DT.

 

[ca1ore]

I have kept multiple zebrasoma tangs a number of times and have generally been able to get them to work. Currently in my seven foot 265 I have one each of yellow, purple and Desjardini Sailfin. There were some initial skirmishing between the yellow and purple, but that has largely died down. The Sailfin completely ignores, and was ignored by, the other two. Fish were not introduced at the same time, though all were QT'd extensively and added via a socialization box. Maybe the only issue is that the Sailfin is growing at a faster rate than I had anticipated. Still got plenty off time, but I do anticipate a time when it will have outgrown my tank.

I don't have a ton of experience with the Naso tang but I have heard anecdotal reports that larger specimens sometimes stop eating. Kole will not be a problem.

 

[lhm nole]

I have a yellow and purple both same size added same time and smaller achilles in a 8 ft 300 with no issues..

 

[o2manyfish]

The mix of tangs shouldn't be an issue. Having 2 yellow tangs may result in fighting. My experience is keeping them in odd numbers works better.

If you can get juvenile yellows, get 3 or 5. Having a school of yellows is an active and colorful attraction in your tank. You can mix purples with yellows. As long as you stick with the odd numbers.

I currently have (9) yellows, 1 purple, 1 chevron, 2 Blue Hippo and an Achilles. Purple is the only trouble maker and he's only showing off doesn't do any damage.

Dave B

 

[noel754g1]

as long as you make enough places for them hide/stay at night you should be fine, also with yellow tangs i'll advise more than 2..