Tank Tank Size

[k4ndyk1ng]

hi all,
i have a 48" x 24" x 12" high will a tang that will fit a standard 120g tank fit into mine, because do tangs swim up and down?
also i have been reading on forums and they say tangs need a straight run of atleast 4', so if thats the case would be better off getting a 96" x 12" x 12" tank so it can have a massive run of speed?
sorry for all the questions but i want to do whats best for the fish :fish1::fish1:
thanks

 

[sandwi54]

Please read the tang size thread in this forum for appropriate tank sizes for the different tangs.

The SMALLEST tangs (such as scopa, kole, bristletooth) needs at least 4' of straight-through distance. The recommended size goes up when the adult tang size goes up too. Medium-sized tangs (powder blue, purple, lieutenant, etc.) need 6', and large ones (regal, naso, etc.) need 8' or more.

Even though a 96" x 12" x 12" footprint is better than 48" x 24" x 12", the former does not allow enough room for the tangs to turn around. In general, the width of the tank needs to be more than twice the adult size of the tangs. That means, if a tang will get to 12" as an adult, the tank width needs to be at least 24". The 12" height is also a bit short. Once the sand is filled in the tank, there's probably only around 10" of height. Imagine a 8" tang trying to look up; the moment it tilts its body its head will probably be sticking out of the water already. I'd recommend at least 18" of tank height for tangs.

 

[albano]

please read the tang size thread in this forum for appropriate tank sizes for the different tangs...

I'd recommend at least 18" of tank height for tangs.

+1, on both recommendations

 

[k4ndyk1ng]

Please read the tang size thread in this forum for appropriate tank sizes for the different tangs.

The SMALLEST tangs (such as scopa, kole, bristletooth) needs at least 4' of straight-through distance. The recommended size goes up when the adult tang size goes up too. Medium-sized tangs (powder blue, purple, lieutenant, etc.) need 6', and large ones (regal, naso, etc.) need 8' or more.

Even though a 96" x 12" x 12" footprint is better than 48" x 24" x 12", the former does not allow enough room for the tangs to turn around. In general, the width of the tank needs to be more than twice the adult size of the tangs. That means, if a tang will get to 12" as an adult, the tank width needs to be at least 24". The 12" height is also a bit short. Once the sand is filled in the tank, there's probably only around 10" of height. Imagine a 8" tang trying to look up; the moment it tilts its body its head will probably be sticking out of the water already. I'd recommend at least 18" of tank height for tangs.

ok thanks