yellow tang?

[danielmanlee]

do you think i can add a yellow tang to my 72 gal tank which host a blue tang curently?

 

[HPD Turbo]

I have a friend with almost your set up and those two fishy get along very well.
Anyway is recomended to have 100 gal tank for that kind of tangs.

 

[bpoore89]

You will constantly hear people complain abot having two tangs in a tank that small or even one. My opinion doesnt matter here but I have a friend who has the same tangs you want in a 90 and they are perfectly happy. Just my input

 

[kkyyllee]

no, too small for both, youll have aggresion problems

 

[Andrew]

They'll be fine. Just make sure you keep them healthy, QT them, and have plans for them in future rather it's finding them a new home or upgrading.

 

[chemesgh]

/waits for the Tang Crusaders to show up


:strooper:

:lol:

 

[markandkristen]

im waiting as well:hmm4: :hmm6: :crazy1: :spin2: :fun5: :worried2: :wavehand:

 

[kkyyllee]

the blue tang is fine in the 72, its the yellows that need biggger tanks 100+gallons

 

[rbtwo4]

lol tang crusaders hahahahaha i read a thread and they almost lynched someone cus he had wanted to get a tang for a 55gal tank

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10274143#post10274143 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kkyyllee
the blue tang is fine in the 72, its the yellows that need biggger tanks 100+gallons

you are mixed up the blue tang needs more room then the yellow. even though all tangs need more room

 

[jthao]

i got a purple and two yellows in a 100g and they're doing great. just my experience....

 

[AquaReeferMan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10274143#post10274143 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kkyyllee
the blue tang is fine in the 72, its the yellows that need biggger tanks 100+gallons

Thats backwards. The Hippo Tangs gets about 4 more inches larger than a Yellow Tang. I think you would be able to keep a Yellow Tang in there long term over a Blue Tang. Anyway I think you will be fine for now. Just add a small yellow tang. I used to have both but my Carpet ate the Yellow. Once they get bigger it just gives you an excuse to upgrade tanks. I wouldnt keep them in there forever. I already think my 125g is too small for my Tangs.

Heres an old picture of the 2.

 

[kkyyllee]

when i get involved in tang wars i use these #s
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=330

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

those are not a good way to follow kkyyllee

 

[Andrew]

It's not a matter of how many gallons your tank is as. I find it better to go by having at least a 4' tank that's 18'' wide.

 

[AquaReeferMan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10274610#post10274610 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kkyyllee
when i get involved in tang wars i use these #s
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=330

Dont look there for tank sizes on tangs.
Look here.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=739380

 

[sanababit]

i have a 46 gal with a blue and yellow tang, they get along well, i going to enjoy them and when they get bigger i will give them away or get a bigger tank, i say go for it, qt them and enjoy them, good luck. btw heres a photo of the little buggers

sana

 

[chase33]

I have a yellow and a sailfin in a 120g - 4' long tank. The yellow is about 4" long and the sailfin is about 2". They are fine for now but I know I will have to give them up in the future. Even at this stage I can see that the yellow would do better in a 6' long tank. They like to swim and a longer tank would be better for him.