Is a 90gal too small for a naso tang?

[Absolut352]

Coming up with my fish list and I prefer the naso to all the others. Some sites say min 65gal and others say 120. What say you guys?

[slojmn]

I don't think so. IMHO, I think tangs really need at least a 6 feet long tank with a lot of space to roam. Just my 2 cents worth :).

[raddogz]

I agree Naso will do best in a tank with a minimum of six feet - 180g tank.

[rccarlton]

I wouldn't do it. I had a 210 gallon with a 8" Naso tang and he seemed cramped, especially when trying to turn around. I have since upsized to a 420 gallon and have decided that is still too small for the full life span of the Naso.

[Absolut352]

Ok scratch the naso. Thanks for the help guys.

[zemuron114]

waaaaaaaay to small for a naso... they get huge!

[toonces]

yeah, naso tangs get quite large...not a good idea.

[Absolut352]

Yea ok i get it. Is there any others i can keep besides yellows and blues?

[kimbertent]

i have an atlantic tang..he's love him becuase as a juvinile he is yellow but when he grows up he will change colors and turn entirely blue. i cant wait to slowly watch teh process :-)

[ACBlinky]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8614083#post8614083 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Absolut352
Yea ok i get it. Is there any others i can keep besides yellows and blues? I wouldn't try a blue tang (hippo) in a 90g either, they can easily reach more than a foot long. Look into bristletooth tangs - I like kole tangs, very pretty fish and they stay reasonably small. I'm not a huge fan of tangs in general but fell in love with a baby clown tang a while back... I was disappointed to find out that they get HUGE, so I can sympathize with you not being able to keep a naso.