Which tang can I add after my PB?

[apercele79]

I got a PB last week and from what i read, they are usually the last tangs because they become super territorial. Are there any other tangs that I can safely add or is the PB gonna go nuts?

[CedzAquAddictio]

Tank size has allot to do with it. What size tank are we talking about here?

Also: Are you going to QT you new fish (highly recommended)? If the PB has only been in there a week, it may be OK, but after a lengthy QT, it may be a different story since the PB has had longer to set up its territory...

[snorvich]

Three tangs plus another algae grazer in a 150 gallon tank? No additional tangs.

[apercele79]

Tank size has allot to do with it. What size tank are we talking about here?

Also: Are you going to QT you new fish (highly recommended)? If the PB has only been in there a week, it may be OK, but after a lengthy QT, it may be a different story since the PB has had longer to set up its territory...

Sorry for not being explicit enough. 150 gallon tank with just another tang in there, the hippo tang, they are both small to medium

[CedzAquAddictio]

Yeah. You are topped out for tangs already. Probably need to look into some other smaller fish. JMO...

[Dmorty217]

Three tangs plus another algae grazer in a 150 gallon tank? No additional tangs.

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[nuxx]

Sorry really shouldn't add more like others have said :(

[OrionN]

Per your tank information:

150 gl. 1 foxface, 1 tomini, 1 powder brown and 1 sailfin tang
What happened to these fish?
If all you have is a Blue tang and PBT, you can added another tang. Depends on which tang and what size. PBT is a very aggressive fish that should be added last. Which on you have in mind?
I think Sailfin tangs will get too big for a 150.

[snorvich]

Reef Central's recommended tank size for a sailfin tang or a hepatus tang is 240 gallons.

[apercele79]

Per your tank information:


What happened to these fish?
If all you have is a Blue tang and PBT, you can added another tang. Depends on which tang and what size. PBT is a very aggressive fish that should be added last. Which on you have in mind?
I think Sailfin tangs will get too big for a 150.

Gave those tangs to my cousin as he started a new tank and they are doing well. Now i just have 2 small ones, the PBT and hippo tang. I guess im done since everyone says to stop :D

[apercele79]

Reef Central's recommended tank size for a sailfin tang or a hepatus tang is 240 gallons.

Since i became buddies with the fish store owner, he recommended that once the hippo gets too big for my 150, i can bring it back to the store for store credit. Since he's tiny now, i'd love to keep him for a couple of years

[CedzAquAddictio]

Hmmmm. Trying to say this diplomatically.....

Unless you are eating dinner with eachother, and your kids are playing soccer together, remember that it is a business relationship with the LFS owner...

I guarantee you most of the LFS's out there practice that tactic of taking in fish from customers, so they are likely not doing you a big favor. Not to spoil things with you and the LFS owner, but most fish stores will tell you exactly what you want to hear to make a sale. I'm pretty sure most of us here have experienced that. I know my LFS was my 'buddy' as well so I would go to them for all of my aquarium and livestock needs. The kinship quickly ended when I ended up with ich in my tank (I was a newb that trusted my LFS, so I didn't QT, because they said they QT'd already [big mistake]). It was then that I realized that our buddy system depended on me purchasing from his business. I can't completely blame them. I was a newb, and made newb mistakes. At the end of the day, the LFS made money, and I gained experience...

Not all LFSs or owners are like this, but it is a common practice. Listen to your LFS, but do your own independent research BEFORE making a purchase.

No offense intended Man. Just giving you some perspective...

BTW: Are you QT'ing your fish?

[snorvich]

Hmmmm. Trying to say this diplomatically.....

Unless you are eating dinner with eachother, and your kids are playing soccer together, remember that it is a business relationship with the LFS owner...

I guarantee you most of the LFS's out there practice that tactic of taking in fish from customers, so they are likely not doing you a big favor. Not to spoil things with you and the LFS owner, but most fish stores will tell you exactly what you want to hear to make a sale. I'm pretty sure most of us here have experienced that. I know my LFS was my 'buddy' as well so I would go to them for all of my aquarium and livestock needs. The kinship quickly ended when I ended up with ich in my tank (I was a newb that trusted my LFS, so I didn't QT, because they said they QT'd already [big mistake]). It was then that I realized that our buddy system depended on me purchasing from his business. I can't completely blame them. I was a newb, and made newb mistakes. At the end of the day, the LFS made money, and I gained experience...

Not all LFSs or owners are like this, but it is a common practice. Listen to your LFS, but do your own independent research BEFORE making a purchase.

No offense intended Man. Just giving you some perspective...

BTW: Are you QT'ing your fish?

Sadly true. I see so many posts from people who thought the LFS owner was their buddy. Until, for example, he sold them a juvenile sweetlips.

[apercele79]

Hmmmm. Trying to say this diplomatically.....

Unless you are eating dinner with eachother, and your kids are playing soccer together, remember that it is a business relationship with the LFS owner...

I guarantee you most of the LFS's out there practice that tactic of taking in fish from customers, so they are likely not doing you a big favor. Not to spoil things with you and the LFS owner, but most fish stores will tell you exactly what you want to hear to make a sale. I'm pretty sure most of us here have experienced that. I know my LFS was my 'buddy' as well so I would go to them for all of my aquarium and livestock needs. The kinship quickly ended when I ended up with ich in my tank (I was a newb that trusted my LFS, so I didn't QT, because they said they QT'd already [big mistake]). It was then that I realized that our buddy system depended on me purchasing from his business. I can't completely blame them. I was a newb, and made newb mistakes. At the end of the day, the LFS made money, and I gained experience...

Not all LFSs or owners are like this, but it is a common practice. Listen to your LFS, but do your own independent research BEFORE making a purchase.

No offense intended Man. Just giving you some perspective...

BTW: Are you QT'ing your fish?

No offense taken whatsoever. I am the newb that you were years ago, and im trying to learn. If someone chews me out here for being a newbie, i couldnt care less, im very receptive to good advice. All of you were beginners at some point, so you can relate to what im going through now.

Thanks for the advice, i am taking it in good stride.

No, i never QT my fish bc i dont have a 2nd tank, but my cousin does so i might as well ask him to QT them for me

[CedzAquAddictio]

Yeah, Man. Get your cousin to QT the fish. If you all are close by, you may want to join in with him. Real important to start off with a healthy tank. I'd hate to see you digging up all of your live rock to catch your fish due to an ich outbreak.

Hang in there, Man. You are doing the right thing by seeking advice.

I remember and hate the days I had to do that years ago...

Keep us posted...