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knorsk

12/03/2009, 07:55 PM

I was wondering if you can keep three racoon butterfly fish in a tank or if they are best kept alone. I have read mixed reviews from the online fish stores. Any input would be great.

Sisterlimonpot

12/03/2009, 08:22 PM

It's all gonna come down to the fishes personality. even though some people can have more than one others have problems keeping more than one. So if you really want to do it I would suggest adding them all at the same time.

knorsk

12/03/2009, 08:27 PM

would it be better to get three heniochus? Or will it still come down to personality.

Jerry W

12/04/2009, 02:33 AM

What size tank are you talking about? This is a major factor IMO.

lalo809

12/04/2009, 03:57 AM

Some people try to put more fish in their tank then what they are supouse to just think what might happend if you put three of the same fish in a not too big tank

PRDubois

12/04/2009, 04:07 AM

I want a hippo tang but some people said is not big enough other said they do fine as long the tank is not overstock i will like to know what other people think and if you have any pics of your tangs in a 75 gallon show them please...thanks

Get a small one and he will be fine for a long time. Just know upfront that when he finally grows to 6" you will need to give him to a bigger home. Then you can get another one and start all over.
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss301/prdubois/72bow3-7-9.jpg

Jerry W

12/04/2009, 04:36 AM

Get a small one and he will be fine for a long time. Just know upfront that when he finally grows to 6" you will need to give him to a bigger home. Then you can get another one and start all over.
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss301/prdubois/72bow3-7-9.jpg

Kind of hard to state this w/o knowing the tank size, wouldn't you say?

PRDubois

12/04/2009, 05:21 AM

Kind of hard to state this w/o knowing the tank size, wouldn't you say?

Reading is FUN!!!!! He has a 75 GAL tank! Any other STUPID comments?

dwd5813

12/04/2009, 05:26 AM

Reading is FUN!!!!! He has a 75 GAL tank! Any other STUPID comments?

just one. why are you answering this:
I was wondering if you can keep three racoon butterfly fish in a tank or if they are best kept alone. I have read mixed reviews from the online fish stores. Any input would be great.

with this?
Get a small one and he will be fine for a long time. Just know upfront that when he finally grows to 6" you will need to give him to a bigger home. Then you can get another one and start all over.
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss301/prdubois/72bow3-7-9.jpg

have a nice day. :rolleyes:

PRDubois

12/04/2009, 05:33 AM

LALO809 asked the question (hyjacket the thread) about a Hippo Tang in a 75gal. After I answered the question, he Edited his comment and opened a new thread asking the same question. THAT is why I quoated HIS question with the answer. Any OTHER stupid questions?

Originally Posted by lalo809
I want a hippo tang but some people said is not big enough other said they do fine as long the tank is not overstock i will like to know what other people think and if you have any pics of your tangs in a 75 gallon show them please...thanks

knorsk

12/04/2009, 05:46 AM

well i want to put three schooling fish in a 75 gallon...i don't want reef chromis or damsels either.

PRDubois

12/04/2009, 05:52 AM

well i want to put three schooling fish in a 75 gallon...i don't want reef chromis or damsels either.

Have you looked at Bicolor Anthias?:dance:

Jerry W

12/04/2009, 06:08 AM

jflick345

12/04/2009, 11:53 AM

I can't speak from personal experience in aquaria but while SCUBA diving I've only ever seen pairs of racoon butterflies, never schools. How about bangaii or pajama cardinals?

Sisterlimonpot

12/04/2009, 11:58 AM

Play nice guys. No reason to get agitated about difference of opinion and he said she said.... Lower the defenses

mdntrdr

12/04/2009, 12:00 PM

C'mon, it was just getting intresting!

12/04/2009, 12:18 PM

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