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ThisCityIsDead
03/29/2015, 02:24 PM
What is the most difficult species of tangs to keep?
Or, what species should be kept away from for a new hobbyist?

I keep reading that the acantherus specie is the most difficult because they tend to attract ich, easily stressed and just require a lot of space. But usually, they tend to die from a disease.

Is an acantherus a fish to stay away from?
Dkuhlmann
03/29/2015, 02:26 PM
All Tangs are ich magnets! What size tank do you have?
reeferstace
03/29/2015, 02:57 PM
Read this link for starters.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1157901
ThisCityIsDead
03/29/2015, 03:37 PM
Read this link for starters.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1157901


THANK YOU!!!:) this is the link I stumbled upon months ago, but I could not find it!
ca1ore
03/29/2015, 03:39 PM
I wouldn't consider any tang to be a beginner fish, though clearly some are easier than others. Zebrasomas are easier, as are many of the bristletooth genus. I'd steer clear of Acanthurus genus, hippo/Regals and Naso.
Dmorty217
03/29/2015, 03:40 PM
i wouldn't consider any tang to be a beginner fish, though clearly some are easier than others. Zebrasomas are easier, as are many of the bristletooth genus. I'd steer clear of acanthurus genus, hippo/regals and naso.

+1
DavidinGA
03/29/2015, 03:55 PM
The most difficult would be extremely small (think baby sized) tangs of any species....
ThisCityIsDead
03/29/2015, 04:25 PM
I wouldn't consider any tang to be a beginner fish, though clearly some are easier than others. Zebrasomas are easier, as are many of the bristletooth genus. I'd steer clear of Acanthurus genus, hippo/Regals and Naso.


Why naso...!:|
snorvich
03/29/2015, 06:32 PM
Why naso...!:|

Naso tangs (all species) get very large, large enough where a 10 foot length tank would be required to properly home it.
Dmorty217
03/29/2015, 07:06 PM
Didn't you just get a thread closed by Brian because of something tang related!?
jjk_reef00
03/29/2015, 11:42 PM
Didn't you just get a thread closed by Brian because of something tang related!?

Sure did lol :deadhorse:
snorvich
03/30/2015, 05:17 AM
Didn't you just get a thread closed by Brian because of something tang related!?

Brian is just a click away! :wave: The OP is going in the same direction as the previous tang thread. (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2491525)
snorvich
03/30/2015, 05:21 AM
To the OP. Start here. (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1946079) Then realize those recommendations are for single tangs.
Dmorty217
03/30/2015, 06:42 AM
To the OP if your goal is getting banned from here there are much easier ways to accomplish this... I would love to know how many People get banned a month on here? March has been a big month for it!
brett559
03/30/2015, 11:12 AM
Yellow tangs are in every tank in the world, but something about that pop of yellow. Hardy and should be in fine your tank (125 gallon, right?).
ThisCityIsDead
03/31/2015, 02:42 PM
Didn't you just get a thread closed by Brian because of something tang related!?


M not sure:\. I'm still getting used to hear forums. I know I've had a couple of tang questions, and I'm doing research here and there. There are many places that contradict others and it's so confusing when I come across them. It's frustrating. Tangs are beautiful fish, and it stinks knowing they're difficult to keep[emoji24]
ThisCityIsDead
03/31/2015, 02:44 PM
Naso tangs (all species) get very large, large enough where a 10 foot length tank would be required to properly home it.


Oh snap! I thought they'd be fine in a 6'. Eh, I can live without one then. [emoji20]. Sad, but I don't want to bring a fish knowing I cannot give it its needs. Thanks for the info!
ThisCityIsDead
03/31/2015, 02:45 PM
To the OP. Start here. (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1946079) Then realize those recommendations are for single tangs.


I've read that before, but it's a bit vague. :/, doesn't discuss much.
ThisCityIsDead
03/31/2015, 02:50 PM
To the OP if your goal is getting banned from here there are much easier ways to accomplish this... I would love to know how many People get banned a month on here? March has been a big month for it!


For asking questions? Is it not that what new hobbyist do? Or, anyone going into something new for that matter? I apologize if some, if not most [emoji15], of my questions are repetitive, but this forum is highly educational and I often ask questions when I'm confused about an article or something I read. People here are friendly and tend to answer and provide more information. However, if this is not the place, then I have nothing more to say.