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Tang Compatibility Question |
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Citizen
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Gilbert, AZ.
Posts: 106
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Currently, I have a Yellow Tang, a Niger Trigger, and a couple of Damsels. I saw a juvenile Naso Tang last night at my LFS. I amost bought him, but resisted the temptation because I wanted to check with you guys, as I always do, to make sure the Yellow and Naso would be ok together. If not, then I will most likely buy the Porcupine Puffer they had there as well instead. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
Posts: 12,998
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I think your maxed out on large fish in your 55 gallon. Finding a couple of smaller, less active fish would be a much better choice for your tank and the fish.
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Citizen
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Gilbert, AZ.
Posts: 106
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I have a 90G FO 48" tank. I figured I would have enough room in there for at least a few more fish.
Mike |
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Citizen
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 154
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In my opinion, a 90g tank is only large enough for one tang. In fact both of my nineties have only five fish in each of them, and only one tang in each.
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Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 19,403
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Both the naso tang and the porcupine puffer have maximum adult lengths of 18" in the wild. I don't think either one is a good choice for a 90-gal tank. Most so-called experts recommend anywhere from 300-500 gallons as the minimum size aquarium for a nazo tang. They really need a lot of swimming room.
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Citizen
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: wisconsin
Posts: 134
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I tried adding a naso and a yellow eyed tang to my 125 at seperate times. Both times the yellow would not have it. He would shadow them and not let them eat. It was a good excuse to set up another tank. I now have a naso in his own tank.
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Citizen
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Gilbert, AZ.
Posts: 106
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ok. Any sugggestions as to what other semi-aggressive/aggressive fish I can add at this point? The Trigger, Tang, and the 2 Damels are getting along just fine. As long as the new comer will get along with them I am all ears.
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