tangs

[emonemo420]

since im getting this 125 there is one fish i have to have...."dory", for those who dont know its a hippo tang (ken imma steal urs when ur sleeping lol) but i want to get another () yellow tang....can these two be kept together? even if added at different times?

 

[adesimone1]

You should be fine I have 2 hippos and a yellow tang they don't bother each other

 

[Jocephus]

No tangs in anything less than 400 gallons.

 

[DamnPepShrimp]

LOL Joe!

Josh, those two will be fine, they are from different genus, so your good to go.

 

[davidandliz]

i have a yellow and a hippo in my tank they do great. no problems

 

[RBU1]

I agree I have a hippo, 2 - yellows, sailfin, and achilles and all is good.....

 

[a1amap]

I have Dori and Bubbles (of nemo fame) in my 75 gallon. In the last year Dori has gotten big so she will be happy to go to the 210g. When I get the 210g set up I will possibly add 2 more yellow tangs of similar size to see if they will school.

Wiki

Adults(Tangs) range from 15-40cm (6-15 in.) in length and most grow quickly even in aquariums. When considering a tang for an aquarium it is important to consider the size to which these fish can grow. Larger species such as the popular regal tang (of Finding Nemo fame), naso or lipstick tang, clown and sohal tangs can grow to 40cm (15 in.) and require swimming room and hiding places.

Many also suggest adding aggressive tangs to the aquarium last as they are territorial and may fight and possibly kill other fish.

Tangs are also very sensitive to disease in the home aquarium. It is usually necessary to quarantine the animals using copper sulfate or formalin for a period of around 2 weeks.