Tangs VS Tank size - A never ending fued.
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Gary Majchrzak
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those topics are covered in a sticky that has been (and still is) at the top of this forum
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1031074
otrlynn
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12838385#post12838385 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gary Majchrzak
those topics are covered in a sticky that has been (and still is) at the top of this forum
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1031074
Gary, I know you did not read the PM I sent to "Beerguy" so I understand your response. In it I noted that there IS lots of valuable information included in the "sticky" that starts "First time on RC--Look here for answers". I just suggested that there be a handful of separate stickies with very self explanatory titiles such as "My fish has ich--what do I do now". For some reason it appears that new posters just do not open that "First time" thread, or it is too long for them to pull out what they need. No criticism implied, just trying eliminate some of the questions that seem to get posted on a daily basis. PM me if you want--so we don't hijack this tread.
Reeftanks6
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GReat thread kar i am sure that this will help a lot of people out with choosing there tangs.
Aquarist007
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good luck they wouldn't change mine--I guess they thought it looked good on a teacher
Aquarist007
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Gary, in defense of Kar, I was the one that suggested he post the information here.
I agree with you that it might have been not the greatest recommendation --so on that I apologize
I hope in does not put undue pressure or work on the mods to keep it civil
Kar also has one of the best threads on tangs here:
show me your tangs
where there has been a huge resource of information besides excellent tang shots on the appropriate tank size for tangs
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1286563
and to add my opinion here--just using a chart can be dangerous in that it doesn't take into consideration the compatability of species of tangs with each other which is a big concern of mine
Reeftanks6
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Purple tang
jenjen
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As a newbie with a 90gal and a LFS who will sell me anything I want, I can say I really appreciate this type of guideline.
Obviously nothing is carved in stone in this hobby. We taking wild animals and containing them in small amounts of water (even the largest tanks are nothing next to the ocean!), but at the very least this gives us who are new to the hobby something of a starting point.
For me, this type of info changed my mind on wanting a blonde naso tang to a more reasonable kole tang.
So thanks to those of you putting together this kind of info to help us newbie's out with a starting point. And thanks also to everyone with the "ya but..." comments, cause those help remind us that guidelines are just that, and no one guideline should ever be taken as the final word.
Obviously nothing is carved in stone in this hobby. We taking wild animals and containing them in small amounts of water (even the largest tanks are nothing next to the ocean!), but at the very least this gives us who are new to the hobby something of a starting point.
For me, this type of info changed my mind on wanting a blonde naso tang to a more reasonable kole tang.
So thanks to those of you putting together this kind of info to help us newbie's out with a starting point. And thanks also to everyone with the "ya but..." comments, cause those help remind us that guidelines are just that, and no one guideline should ever be taken as the final word.
Reeftanks6
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Kar question for you i was just loooking in the Show off ur tang thread and at first you said Achillies for 100 and know its 200. I mean my 2 cents would be 200 but what is yours.
Aquarist007
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really nice post:thumbsup:
Aquarist007
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oh please don't make us answer that question here
try on this thread
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1341369
try on this thread
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1341369
Aquarist007
New member
I think my post above is self explanatory. IMO there are a couple of topics here that become emotionally charged very easily and well meaning discussions become arguments ect very quickly.
The other thread is not just about tang size vs tank but rather a host of other issues about tangs. The title alone here is going to attract neg attention
Originally posted by Gary Majchrzak
exactly.
The aquarium sizes listed at the top of this thread are the minimum size recommended. This information was gleened from one of Scott Michael's books.
Many of those recommendations are not good IMO- the Sohal is a prime example.
Tip for finding info on Tangs and aquarium size: use a specific keyword (such as the fish's scientific name) in a search.
Or just ask.
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Gary, in defense of Kar, I was the one that suggested he post the information here.
I agree with you that it might have been not the greatest recommendation --so on that I apologize
I hope in does not put undue pressure or work on the mods to keep it civil
Kar also has one of the best threads on tangs here:
show me your tangs
where there has been a huge resource of information besides excellent tang shots on the appropriate tank size for tangs
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showt...hreadid=1286563
and to add my opinion here--just using a chart can be dangerous in that it doesn't take into consideration the compatability of species of tangs with each other which is a big concern of mine
