Purple Tang and Yellow Tang

[dwhanc00]

We have a 120 reef tank with over 100 lbs of LR and lots of caves. I currently have a yellow and lavander tang in there and have come across an opportunity to get a beautiful purple. I am considering putting them together but do not want to take a chance of losing them. The yellow has been in there for a little over a month, lavander about 2-3 weeks. The yellow and lavander get along great. The yellow definitely displayed when I put the lavander in, but they are great buddies now.

Thoughts?

[agreeive?fish]

50/50

[cherokee_dude]

In at least a 6' tank with a lot of rock, you have a better than 0% chance. If the yellow has been in there for a while and is bigger, it may not work. My yellow tagged up 2 PBT, and a Naso to death.

[MattL]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14090866#post14090866 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dwhanc00
We have a 120 reef tank with over 100 lbs of LR and lots of caves. I currently have a yellow and lavander tang in there and have come across an opportunity to get a beautiful purple. I am considering putting them together but do not want to take a chance of losing them. The yellow has been in there for a little over a month, lavander about 2-3 weeks. The yellow and lavander get along great. The yellow definitely displayed when I put the lavander in, but they are great buddies now.

Thoughts? To continue with the sentiment above, no, this would likely end in disaster.

All fish are individuals, but you have to remember a 120gal tank is still pretty small when talking about tangs, and you already have two in there.

I do think you have made an excellent choice of tangs so far. Lavenders and yellows are great tangs, and of different genera. I just would never add a third, especially with rockwork taking up so much space.

Matt:cool:

[dwhanc00]

It is a 4' x 2' deep. So you think one will have to win out?

[dwhanc00]

The wife is attempting to catch the yellow as we speak. She has always (as have I) wanted a purple, and for $60 from an someone we know, it is hard to pass up. The purple is around 5".

[dwhanc00]

Thanks for everyones comments. It is what I figured, just thought I would see if anyone has had success with the two together.

[m0nk]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14091191#post14091191 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dwhanc00
The wife is attempting to catch the yellow as we speak. She has always (as have I) wanted a purple, and for $60 from an someone we know, it is hard to pass up. The purple is around 5".
I can understand that. This is the route I'd go as well, take the yellow out and add the purple. Best of luck! :D