Tangs with Clams?

[DA Mini Reefs]

Hi Clam buffs!!
Can I keep a Yellow & Purple Tang with a crosea & a squamosa? A friend of mine had a Yellow witch used to pick at it's mantal. I don't want to have a problem if I get a Yellow & a Purple. The other fish [damsel,coral beauty,maroon clown] leave them alone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dave from Aus.[down under]

 

[chewie]

I'd be more worried about the coral beauty nipping mantles than the tangs, but I have heard of yellows doing that.

I have a large Yellow tang and a large powder blue. Neither one touches my 3 clams.

Sounds like you got a pretty peaceful coral beauty.

 

[holeinone1972]

Each fish has a different personality. You never know which one is bi-polar.

It is generally accepted that both Purple and Yellow tangs are good reef safe fish. Of course as long as you have aenough room for two Tangs.

Best of luck, Rob

 

[DA Mini Reefs]

Thanks Guys
I only have an 80gal. tank, so I think Ill go for 1 Yellow tang only. Coral beauty is very peaceful doesn't bother Clams at all.
Cheers