Yellow Tang

[SlingingBuddha]

I know suggested tank size is no smaller than a 70g but I read alot of people saying they put them in their 55 so obviously having a 55 my interest has spiked. But I'm not going to raise a fish in a tank that is to small for them & will only harm them & that's selfish, so I'm asking your opinions. Is a 55g to small iyo

Also, what fish would you suggest? I currently have 2 clowns

 

[grink]

I've kept one in a 55 when I first started. Enjoy!

 

[SlingingBuddha]

Did it affect it's health at all? Or was he healthy for the most part

 

[ThatGuy]

This is my opinion on the whole tang thing. The suggested tank size is more for length vs gal. Being as your tank is the same length as a 75 I don't see a problem with it. Also I've seen people keep tangs in tanks smaller than suggested size with no ill affect that I have seen. How many people with Hippo/Pacific Blue Tangs have them in 240 long tanks. I've seen them live for years in tanks much smaller than that.

 

[SlingingBuddha]

Ok my next question was the tomini tang, this is music to my ears

 

[ThatGuy]

Ok my next question was the tomini tang, this is music to my ears

Tomini Tang would be fine as well but I wouldn't do both. I'd do one or the other.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Are you saying a yellow along with a tomini? .......in a 55? Tang police Tang police Tang police Tang police Tang police



Do you realize tangs are poop machines?



I also think the two having similar body shapes, this is a crap-shoot with the two together in tight quarters.



Then again, it could be a good and valid reason to upgrade.

 

[SlingingBuddha]

I already want to upgrade! it's just hard on a college budget lol I want a 180+ and the tomini is aggressive towards other tangs which sucks, I'm going to have to pick one or the other

 

[kschweer]

I agree its going to be one or the other. I keep a tomini in my 46g bowfront and he was very active. If I had to decide between the two I would go with the tomini.

 

[downbeach]

Most, but not all of the Bristletooth Tangs would be a better choice for a tank of your size.
Here's an article:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-07/hcs3/index.php

 

[dirtycontour]

I agree with all of the above. One tang will be enough. I've had a yellow tang in my 55 for about two years and she seems happy to me. Kole would be a nice choice too.

 

[iTzJu]

I've had a yellow tang in a 45 gallon for about a year till I upgraded to a 90. The yellow tang was pretty happy in my opinion. awesome algae eaters, well mine at least.

 

[SlingingBuddha]

Yeah I either want a yellow or tomini tang, I can't decide which yet. I'm leaning towards the tomini since he's got a peaceful personality

 

[kschweer]

I would go with the tomini they're a really cool fish. I loved mine (he died when sandy crashed my tank) and I will most Definitely be getting a new one when I set my new tank up.