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ccloveraz
12/09/2006, 06:26 PM
Two questions,

-What is the bottom line on the clown tang? Does it need a super large tank or just premier water quality. Also what is the adult size in captivity?

-What is the the deal with "tang police" is it like the sierra club for fish? Or that the body shape of certain fish suggests long, high speed swimming?

Thanks,
Daniel
keinreis
12/09/2006, 06:32 PM
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h55/Keinreis/TANGPOLICE.jpg
AquaReeferMan
12/09/2006, 07:08 PM
All tangs need large systems. They are open swimmers and do best in tanks around 6 feet in length. If you have a juvi you can get away with it being in a smaller tank(55g-75g) for a year or so but in the long run they need a rather large system along with good water quality.

The tang police was made up to correct people who have tangs in small tanks. Say you have a Yellow Tang in a 30g, the tang police will be all over you for it.
keinreis
12/09/2006, 07:21 PM
another good example of what the tang police would freaqk out on. I made that graphic for a friend of mine who is on here who has a 120 with 5 tangs in it. I told him I was gona nark him out

He has so far
2 Hippo Tangs
1 Yellow tang
1 sailfin tang
1 powder blue

as well as a coper band, clown, and others.
ccloveraz
12/09/2006, 07:45 PM
I have a 3" scopas in my 43 and he is happy as can be.

Anyway is the clown tang a no-no or just one of those fish that requires more attention?


And I am not trying to be a d*ck about the tang police, it just really reminded me of the sierra club:D
msuzuki126
12/09/2006, 07:52 PM
Well I hope you're not planning to put it in the 43 with the scopas. That's too small for the scopas alone.
ccloveraz
12/09/2006, 08:03 PM
Thats why I would like to know how big they get, and how fast they get there.

I am going to build a 1200 gallon+ system in about 18 months(FOWLER) and I would like to have a healthy specimen to introduce.
yoboyjdizz
12/09/2006, 08:55 PM
that would be a good size tank.. they get very territorial and like to dominate a tank. There very hardy fish just in small spaces don't get along well with others.. In a very large tank they can be a decent community fish.
wiszmaster
12/29/2006, 12:13 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8716232#post8716232 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by keinreis
another good example of what the tang police would freaqk out on. I made that graphic for a friend of mine who is on here who has a 120 with 5 tangs in it. I told him I was gona nark him out

He has so far
2 Hippo Tangs
1 Yellow tang
1 sailfin tang
1 powder blue

as well as a coper band, clown, and others.


HAHAHA ... thats me .. thats me!

and its a one fiddy g tank ... ;-)

can you see all 5 of my tangs in there?!
http://marcoprechel.com/gallery2/d/7743-2/IMG_3384.JPG
brad23
12/29/2006, 01:52 PM
you people sicken me.

If your going to build a big then wait until it is up, your 43g tank is way to small for a clown tang or any other type of tang.
cbeitel
12/29/2006, 02:10 PM
My advice is... Please be responsible. Stock your 43 with fish that will mature and be happy in a 43 for life. Also, Tangs tend to fight with each other. I have 3 in my 140... They have an occasional "Dispute". So far so no real damage But I sometimes wish I had only 2.

You might want to wait until you actually begin your large tank build. Then buy him and place him in a QT tank while you finish out your build. A large tank build can take 3-6 months or more.

Often times our best laid plans get interrupted by life!! :D
Tokey
12/29/2006, 02:32 PM
Don't do it !!! I just wiped out my tank because I got stupid thinking I could keep a Hippo in a small tank while I was waiting for my 150gl to be ready. I knew better but I got greedy and now my dead fish are paying for it.
818
12/29/2006, 02:41 PM
Rott in hell wiszmaster.
PrivateJoker64
12/29/2006, 02:44 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8850368#post8850368 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by My F1sh R D34D!
Rott in hell wiszmaster.

This thread will be locked soon.....
dawnskaybug
12/29/2006, 02:51 PM
In b4 da lock
I have a Naso yellow and just caught a clown last night
in a 100 w sump
My Naso I had in a 55 for 6 months he didnt move around much and now the yellow and naso only hang on one side of the tank

Untill this morning now there hanging with the clown not messing or anything
They might be getting the lowdown and rumors on whats going on in the OC
geo*SanAnto
12/29/2006, 04:27 PM
Thats a 150g they should hane plenty of space to swim.As far as dispuites the fish will quickly learn the golden rule-the fish thats bigger ,faster eats better.
Navyblue
12/29/2006, 04:50 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8849474#post8849474 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wiszmaster
HAHAHA ... thats me .. thats me!

and its a one fiddy g tank ... ;-)

can you see all 5 of my tangs in there?!
http://marcoprechel.com/gallery2/d/7743-2/IMG_3384.JPG

<--- Mine has 7, including Dory. :D
staticx
12/29/2006, 06:18 PM
I would have to say just chill out and wait
wiszmaster
12/29/2006, 08:32 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8850368#post8850368 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by My F1sh R D34D!
Rott in hell wiszmaster.

Thank You?

why even bother opening your mouth when its not anything productive, or positive ... ?