Will a black tang get along with a Gem tang

[joe18]

hi all,

i have a chance to get a gem tang soon, but when i upgrade i hope to also get a black tang.

this might be dificult to answer because few have black tangs, and even fewer have em tangs, but i guess it can be comparred to yellow and purpule tangs coexisting.

i know it is posible, but what do you think, is it posible to have these two not fight with eachother?

My question:
Willl a black tang and a gem tang get along?


any thoughts, insight or experocnces would be aprecited.

joe

 

[dirtyreefer]

Depends how big your tank is. They are both zebra tangs so they are a little less aggressive than acan tangs are.

 

[thor32766]

what size is the tank? that is a huge part

 

[Steven Pro]

Even if it is possible, why risk it? Both are somewhat rare/unusual fish. I wouldn't chance it.

 

[marinebetta]

Gem tangs are pretty aggressive. If it's going to be the first in your tank, I wouldn't chance the black tang - it'll probably end up dead....

 

[joe18]

thanks everyone,

the tank would hopefully be a 180, but if not then a 120 or 125, depending on the wall space i get
but i would only get 2 if i got the 180.

abyway ill stick with the gem and not risk it.

thanks again

joe

 

[MG21]

Wow, that's an expensive chance to take. Good luck. Can I ask where you are getting the gem tang?? Awesome fish.

 

[onereefnotenuf]

based on how much a gem tang costs, i would put it in it's own tank a keep my fingers crossed

 

[BrianD]

I wouldn't even consider it in that size tank.

 

[thor32766]

i would have to agree, you would need to choose.

 

[dingdong03]

Is it this one?

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?ddid=9193&siteid=20

 

[zemuron114]

awesome fish! worth 3K? not in the least lol

 

[joe18]

Point taken, thanks guys for the advice.
and there is no way i would pay 3k for a fish!!

im getting a good deal, just got lucky i guess.