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Loon
10/29/2008, 08:12 PM
Is a yellow tang ok to put in a 29 gal mixed reef?
tewkes
10/29/2008, 08:14 PM
No. Too small of a tank.

Unless the tang is a baby and you plan a upgrade in the very near future.
mikey3165
10/29/2008, 08:14 PM
defiantely not will outgrow very quickly
Loon
10/29/2008, 08:17 PM
Thanks guys just checking
WaterKeeper
10/29/2008, 08:38 PM
I've even heard that tangs, in a small tank, switch from herbivores to carnivores and devour their owner while trying to clean the glass.

:eek2:
_E_
10/29/2008, 08:41 PM
Nope, need at least a 75 gal to consider any kind of tang and much more for most species. They are vigorous swimmers, grow quickly, and most get pretty big.

Good thing that you checked first, otherwise the tang police would have likely shown up on your doorstep. :lolspin: :lolspin: :lolspin:
Loon
10/29/2008, 09:09 PM
Point taken, Well it's on to the next idea.
Kdocimo90
10/29/2008, 09:13 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13646589#post13646589 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
I've even heard that tangs, in a small tank, switch from herbivores to carnivores and devour their owner while trying to clean the glass.

:eek2:

lmao thats a good way to tell him no
Rueg
10/29/2008, 09:14 PM
I would say 100 gallons. Check out Dr's F&S Live Aquaria site. They have requirements for each fish.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+43+392&pcatid=392
Tiggr Reefer
10/29/2008, 09:32 PM
I have a 6' 125g; I purchased 4 yellowtangs at the same time from my nephew who was moving out of the area. I have two modded Maxijets, and they love to enter the stream of the jet and get rocketed to the other side of the tank. It is almost like an amusement park ride for them. They love to swim and swim quickly.
OceanWater
10/29/2008, 09:34 PM
do whatever you want to do. If you happy with a tang in 29 gallon, go for it.
WaterKeeper
10/29/2008, 09:48 PM
Famous last word for a reefkeeper soon to be eaten Ocean. :D
Tswifty
10/30/2008, 12:21 PM
:lol:

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/violent084.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)
Reefolution
10/30/2008, 01:27 PM
I think you have to respect the guidelines for tank size required for different species. Remember these guidelines are suggested minimums! Happy fish = Happy person;)
DOTZ
10/30/2008, 01:29 PM
I agree way tooo small of a tank. But kudos for checking first.
spw4949
10/30/2008, 01:54 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13647004#post13647004 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by OceanWater
do whatever you want to do. If you happy with a tang in 29 gallon, go for it.

Doesn't it matter if the fish is happy?
tmz
10/30/2008, 02:10 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13647102#post13647102 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
Famous last word for a reefkeeper soon to be eaten Ocean. :D :eek2: :rolleyes: Happy Halloween to you too.
ccampo
10/30/2008, 02:14 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13646589#post13646589 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
I've even heard that tangs, in a small tank, switch from herbivores to carnivores and devour their owner while trying to clean the glass.

:eek2:

LOL, a piranha tang
Michael
10/30/2008, 02:18 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13650919#post13650919 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ccampo
LOL, a piranha tang

:lol: ive seen one of them, they are blue with purple spots and have 1 fin with a yellow dot on it:D