Yellow Tang

Fishnewb1 · 08-19-2006, 10:51 PM

why wouldnt you guys recommend a yellow tang... Most places say that it has to be in at least a 55 gallon aquarium, and thats what i have... i really need at least one bigger fish. all of my fish right now are about 3 inches... any suggestions on a fish that is around 6" for a 55....

Gump · 08-19-2006, 11:09 PM

I think you need more info on this one. who doesnt recommend them and what were there reasons? what do you have in your tank? other fish? there are many reasons why you shouldnt put a fish in a tank but i need a lot more info that that. as of now i think your just fine with a yellow tang. get a little ones they grow slow.

flamingo · 08-20-2006, 09:10 AM

75 gallons minimum in my opinion. I have one in a 55 and it's not even fully grown, I already think it should be in a bigger tank. They never stop cruising around.

Fishnewb1 · 08-20-2006, 09:48 AM

thier only reasons are tank size...

my other fish are 2 percs, Coral Beauty Angel, bicolor blenny, royal gramma, and engineer goby.

flamingonhot-you think yours should be in a bigger tank...but does it need to be? I would get a smaller one.3"??

Reefneck · 08-20-2006, 11:26 AM

The reason people say this is because Tangs need lot's of swimming room.

In the movie Finding Nemo you will see how Dory swims erratically all over....That is really how Tangs like to swim. That said, I have a small one in a 55 with very little rock and lots of swimming room but will move it to a 125 before it grows very much. A 6 foot tank is really best for them at minimum.

**Scuba Kid** · 08-20-2006, 11:28 AM

Our only reason is tank size? Isn't that enough....?

It doesn't matter what size the fish is. Tangs are very active fish that need a lot of swimming room. Yellow tangs need to be in a MINIMUM of 75 gallons...i would probably even step that up to a 125 for the 6ft of swim room. We're not talking about the size of the fish, it's how active and how much swimming room they need.
Also, you'll get a smaller one....but it will grow....
I suggest you research another fish for your tank.

**Scuba Kid** · 08-20-2006, 11:29 AM

You beat me to it Keri.

Reefneck · 08-20-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Scuba Kid

You beat me to it Keri.

Too much time on my hands sitting in this Hospital bed.

gdwb10101 · 08-20-2006, 11:59 AM

Not that I want to contradict anything previously stated, but if one were to increase flow, would that be better, because the fish would have to swim a little harder, which provides it with more exercise, and making it feel larger? Not saying to put a giant powerhead in to blow-over rocks, but a strong current?

**Scuba Kid** · 08-20-2006, 01:12 PM

I actually never thought of anything like that, seems like a good point gdwb10101. I'm interested in others' responses.

flamingo · 08-20-2006, 02:22 PM

It's not the point of whether or not it needs to swim harder. It needs ROOM to dart back and forth. The two tangs I have, actually have a hippo tang along with the yellow tang (parents tank actually) and they swim back and forth to each ends about 50 times a day. We also have 2 of the biggest rated penguin filters on it.

Fishnewb1 · 08-20-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by flamingonhot

It's not the point of whether or not it needs to swim harder. It needs ROOM to dart back and forth. The two tangs I have, actually have a hippo tang along with the yellow tang (parents tank actually) and they swim back and forth to each ends about 50 times a day. We also have 2 of the biggest rated penguin filters on it.

what size tank is that in??
and i heard some one from another thread (mabey old salt) say the same thing as gdwbd.

Fishnewb1 · 08-20-2006, 06:04 PM

my tangs last time i had the powder blue and the regal they never did that it was only the foxface that paced itself... i only have 35 lb of lr. and i am planning on upgrading in 3 years to a 125.

Fishnewb1 · 08-20-2006, 06:54 PM

oh sorry the person who said that the current would help is fish fingers.

**Fishfirst** · 08-21-2006, 01:26 PM

why not a kole tang, they stay a bit smaller. 6-7" instead of the yellow tangs 8-9" and aren't nearly as wide as the yellow.

gdwb10101 · 08-21-2006, 03:28 PM

I really like the kole tang. One of the LFS have a display tank with a kole tang that is beautiful and has a great personality. And like Fishfirst said, they are smaller.

Fishnewb1 · 08-22-2006, 06:08 PM

powder blue stay a bit smaller!!!
and i would like a kole tang but the lfs said they always get lip infections from biting at rocks???

gdwb10101 · 08-22-2006, 07:19 PM

The chevron at the lfs bite at the rock more than any fish that i have ever seen, even more than the kole, this is IMObservations of course.

**Fishfirst** · 08-23-2006, 10:16 AM

hahahah... no... they don't get lip infections from bitting the rocks! How would they ever survive in the wild if they did that? Most likely the koles at that store get lip infections from poor water quality. Powder blues top out at 9 inches and are more free swimming than the kole in my opinion.

gdwb10101 · 08-23-2006, 12:17 PM

good point FF, if they adapted to eating like that, they wouldn't get lip infections. I like the koles

08-19-2006, 10:51 PM	#1
Fishnewb1 Future Marine Biologist Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 394	Yellow Tang why wouldnt you guys recommend a yellow tang... Most places say that it has to be in at least a 55 gallon aquarium, and thats what i have... i really need at least one bigger fish. all of my fish right now are about 3 inches... any suggestions on a fish that is around 6" for a 55.... __________________ 55g Reef 16g of water.

08-20-2006, 09:10 AM	#3
flamingo One Word: Croutons. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 1,899	75 gallons minimum in my opinion. I have one in a 55 and it's not even fully grown, I already think it should be in a bigger tank. They never stop cruising around. __________________ If you put "u" instead of typing out the actual, shocking, three letter word... i'm not going to read your ramblings. I'm so behind it's not even funny.

08-20-2006, 09:48 AM	#4
Fishnewb1 Future Marine Biologist Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 394	thier only reasons are tank size... my other fish are 2 percs, Coral Beauty Angel, bicolor blenny, royal gramma, and engineer goby. flamingonhot-you think yours should be in a bigger tank...but does it need to be? I would get a smaller one.3"?? __________________ 55g Reef 16g of water.

08-20-2006, 11:26 AM	#5
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	The reason people say this is because Tangs need lot's of swimming room. In the movie Finding Nemo you will see how Dory swims erratically all over....That is really how Tangs like to swim. That said, I have a small one in a 55 with very little rock and lots of swimming room but will move it to a 125 before it grows very much. A 6 foot tank is really best for them at minimum. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef. Last edited by Reefneck; 08-20-2006 at 11:38 AM.

08-20-2006, 11:28 AM	#6
Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,221	Our only reason is tank size? Isn't that enough....? It doesn't matter what size the fish is. Tangs are very active fish that need a lot of swimming room. Yellow tangs need to be in a MINIMUM of 75 gallons...i would probably even step that up to a 125 for the 6ft of swim room. We're not talking about the size of the fish, it's how active and how much swimming room they need. Also, you'll get a smaller one....but it will grow.... I suggest you research another fish for your tank. __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

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08-19-2006, 11:09 PM	#2
Gump Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 454	I think you need more info on this one. who doesnt recommend them and what were there reasons? what do you have in your tank? other fish? there are many reasons why you shouldnt put a fish in a tank but i need a lot more info that that. as of now i think your just fine with a yellow tang. get a little ones they grow slow.

08-20-2006, 11:29 AM	#7
Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,221	You beat me to it Keri. __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

08-20-2006, 11:59 AM	#9
gdwb10101 Newblit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Age: 19 Posts: 251	Not that I want to contradict anything previously stated, but if one were to increase flow, would that be better, because the fish would have to swim a little harder, which provides it with more exercise, and making it feel larger? Not saying to put a giant powerhead in to blow-over rocks, but a strong current? __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb-2X8l49uQ

08-20-2006, 01:12 PM	#10
Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,221	I actually never thought of anything like that, seems like a good point gdwb10101. I'm interested in others' responses. __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks Last edited by Scuba Kid; 08-20-2006 at 01:16 PM.

08-20-2006, 02:22 PM	#11
flamingo One Word: Croutons. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 1,899	It's not the point of whether or not it needs to swim harder. It needs ROOM to dart back and forth. The two tangs I have, actually have a hippo tang along with the yellow tang (parents tank actually) and they swim back and forth to each ends about 50 times a day. We also have 2 of the biggest rated penguin filters on it. __________________ If you put "u" instead of typing out the actual, shocking, three letter word... i'm not going to read your ramblings. I'm so behind it's not even funny.

08-20-2006, 06:04 PM	#13
Fishnewb1 Future Marine Biologist Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 394	my tangs last time i had the powder blue and the regal they never did that it was only the foxface that paced itself... i only have 35 lb of lr. and i am planning on upgrading in 3 years to a 125. __________________ 55g Reef 16g of water.

08-20-2006, 06:54 PM	#14
Fishnewb1 Future Marine Biologist Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 394	oh sorry the person who said that the current would help is fish fingers. __________________ 55g Reef 16g of water.

08-21-2006, 01:26 PM	#15
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,541	why not a kole tang, they stay a bit smaller. 6-7" instead of the yellow tangs 8-9" and aren't nearly as wide as the yellow. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

08-21-2006, 03:28 PM	#16
gdwb10101 Newblit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Age: 19 Posts: 251	I really like the kole tang. One of the LFS have a display tank with a kole tang that is beautiful and has a great personality. And like Fishfirst said, they are smaller. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb-2X8l49uQ

08-22-2006, 06:08 PM	#17
Fishnewb1 Future Marine Biologist Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 394	powder blue stay a bit smaller!!! and i would like a kole tang but the lfs said they always get lip infections from biting at rocks??? __________________ 55g Reef 16g of water.

08-22-2006, 07:19 PM	#18
gdwb10101 Newblit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Age: 19 Posts: 251	The chevron at the lfs bite at the rock more than any fish that i have ever seen, even more than the kole, this is IMObservations of course. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb-2X8l49uQ

08-23-2006, 10:16 AM	#19
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,541	hahahah... no... they don't get lip infections from bitting the rocks! How would they ever survive in the wild if they did that? Most likely the koles at that store get lip infections from poor water quality. Powder blues top out at 9 inches and are more free swimming than the kole in my opinion. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

08-23-2006, 12:17 PM	#20
gdwb10101 Newblit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Age: 19 Posts: 251	good point FF, if they adapted to eating like that, they wouldn't get lip infections. I like the koles __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb-2X8l49uQ

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