Help choosing tangs

Rkadach · 12/13/2017, 08:47 PM

I have a 180 gallon tank 1 year old. I wanted it well established before I added my tangs. I am getting ready to place my order and wanted to get opinions on compatibility. I am having the local store get them for me so they all come in at the same time.
Current fish are
-2 black and white ocellaris clown fish
-2 evans anthias
-magnificent fox face
-flame angel
-3 purple fire fish
-3 fire fish
-malinaris wrasse
-diamond goby
-blue damsel
-tail spot blenny
-lawnmower blenny

The lfs says I can add 5 tangs is that too many?
the ones I am looking at are
Achilles
Powder Blue
Blue Hippo
Orange Shoulder
and debating between Blond Naso and Purple
What would be better the Naso or Purple?
will those work together? suggestions on others if they don't?

Pericyte · 12/13/2017, 09:07 PM

5 is on the high side. I might say 3, maybe 4 if you keep different genera and smaller species. From what I have heard, powder blues and Achilles will go toe to toe in anything that is not a very large system. I love my powder blue. Blue hippo, good choice if your tank is 6 feet and you quarantine all fish. Orange shoulder is a big tang for your tank. Purple would work better than blonde naso. I have both, I like the blonde naso better (best disposition of any tang I have ever owned, like a big puppy), and it’s always the first fish people comment on, however it is a big fish, even in my 8’ 300 gallon. Mine went from 3 inches to 8 inches plus 1.5 inch streamers in two years. I would definitely also get a yellow tang. Way prettier than purples IMO, just more common.

Good luck whatever you do!!

OrionN · 12/14/2017, 07:03 AM

Blue hippo, orange shoulder and Naso are too big for your tank.
Fire fish do not live in group. I Aquarium they live single pr pair. The other will eventually jump out of the tank from chasing.

Dmorty217 · 12/14/2017, 07:04 AM

The orange shoulder will out grow the 180 for sure, same with a Naso. A powder blue and Achilles will not coincide in a 180g tank together and I would argue that a 180g is too small for a Achilles. You should get a purple, powder blue and a bristle tooth of some sort

nereefpat · 12/14/2017, 11:24 AM

I agree that Achilles, hippo, orange shoulder, and Naso are all too big and/or aggressive.

I love the purple and some sort of bristle (Ctenochaetus sp. like a kole) tang.

Powder blue is ok.

I would stick to 3 max. Including the foxface, you would have 4 large fishes.

brett559 · 12/14/2017, 12:33 PM

Purple, Chevron, Powder Blue....

I'm jealous.

WLachnit · 12/14/2017, 02:39 PM

I agree with the last two suggestions.

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saf1 · 12/14/2017, 03:27 PM

I'm partial to the bristletooth sorts to like Yellow Eye / Kole. I am also eye balling the White Tail although it is a bit out of my price range. Two spot or Tomini tangs are also on my list. I avoid yellow, powder blue, and blues just because everybody has them. Same with the regal blues.

McPuff · 12/15/2017, 10:38 AM

I agree that 3 is max. I have 4 in my 300 and will not consider adding another due to space concerns when they are larger.

I agree with DMorty's suggestions.

12/13/2017, 08:47 PM	#1
Rkadach Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 3	Help choosing tangs I have a 180 gallon tank 1 year old. I wanted it well established before I added my tangs. I am getting ready to place my order and wanted to get opinions on compatibility. I am having the local store get them for me so they all come in at the same time. Current fish are -2 black and white ocellaris clown fish -2 evans anthias -magnificent fox face -flame angel -3 purple fire fish -3 fire fish -malinaris wrasse -diamond goby -blue damsel -tail spot blenny -lawnmower blenny The lfs says I can add 5 tangs is that too many? the ones I am looking at are Achilles Powder Blue Blue Hippo Orange Shoulder and debating between Blond Naso and Purple What would be better the Naso or Purple? will those work together? suggestions on others if they don't?

12/14/2017, 07:03 AM	#3
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Blue hippo, orange shoulder and Naso are too big for your tank. Fire fish do not live in group. I Aquarium they live single pr pair. The other will eventually jump out of the tank from chasing. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

12/14/2017, 07:04 AM	#4
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	The orange shoulder will out grow the 180 for sure, same with a Naso. A powder blue and Achilles will not coincide in a 180g tank together and I would argue that a 180g is too small for a Achilles. You should get a purple, powder blue and a bristle tooth of some sort __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

12/14/2017, 11:24 AM	#5
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	I agree that Achilles, hippo, orange shoulder, and Naso are all too big and/or aggressive. I love the purple and some sort of bristle (Ctenochaetus sp. like a kole) tang. Powder blue is ok. I would stick to 3 max. Including the foxface, you would have 4 large fishes. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

12/14/2017, 02:39 PM	#7
WLachnit Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,722	I agree with the last two suggestions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ (1) 300g mixed reef (Starfire DT) + 100g Sump (2) 100g Softie tank (Starfire DT) My Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263472

12/13/2017, 09:07 PM	#2
Pericyte Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Tampa Posts: 221	5 is on the high side. I might say 3, maybe 4 if you keep different genera and smaller species. From what I have heard, powder blues and Achilles will go toe to toe in anything that is not a very large system. I love my powder blue. Blue hippo, good choice if your tank is 6 feet and you quarantine all fish. Orange shoulder is a big tang for your tank. Purple would work better than blonde naso. I have both, I like the blonde naso better (best disposition of any tang I have ever owned, like a big puppy), and it’s always the first fish people comment on, however it is a big fish, even in my 8’ 300 gallon. Mine went from 3 inches to 8 inches plus 1.5 inch streamers in two years. I would definitely also get a yellow tang. Way prettier than purples IMO, just more common. Good luck whatever you do!!

12/14/2017, 12:33 PM	#6
brett559 In Memoriam Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,790	Purple, Chevron, Powder Blue.... I'm jealous.

12/14/2017, 03:27 PM	#8
saf1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: California Posts: 2,259	I'm partial to the bristletooth sorts to like Yellow Eye / Kole. I am also eye balling the White Tail although it is a bit out of my price range. Two spot or Tomini tangs are also on my list. I avoid yellow, powder blue, and blues just because everybody has them. Same with the regal blues. __________________ -saf1 Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef

12/15/2017, 10:38 AM	#9
McPuff Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,735	I agree that 3 is max. I have 4 in my 300 and will not consider adding another due to space concerns when they are larger. I agree with DMorty's suggestions.