hippo tang

[jden092901]

I have a 30 gallon reef, Im going to upgrade into a 125-150 gallon in less then a year. I found some very small hippo tangs (like under an inch). Would they be ok in my 30 gallon for less then a year? Prob for 7 months or so. They were SOOO small!

Thanks,

Josh

[Zestay]

no

[Davidd2324]

I wouldn't dare say what I have a tiny hippo tang in. But he is doing great ! :)

Don't look at my current tanks

[JamesJR]

I would hold off for a while. Blue tangs are incredibly fast growers and can be a little fragile when they are small. In the long run you will end up with a healthier fish.

[smalls383]

Everyone on here is going to say no....however I say go for it and get a cleaner shrimp too.....I have a tiny one and he is fine

[Toddrtrex]

No, I don't think you should do it.

Like others have said, they are fast growers, no need to add stress -- they get ick easily enough as it is.

Plus, you never know what may happen in the next year, the upgrade might be delayed.

[kau_cinta_ku]

as stated the smaller hippos also have a poor track record. for reasons unknown smaller hippos may just end up dying for certain reason.

I am with Todd, things can come up and the upgrade may not go as planned, then what. just wait till the upgrade 1st. it is much better for the fish.

[indydog1]

+1 hold off until the upgrade. you will always be able to find the small/tiny hippo tangs. no need to rush and possibly losing it to stress. be patient. the only thing that happens when we rush in this field is not good.

[jden092901]

That's pretty much what I thought...Thanks for all of your input!

Thanks again,

Joshua