Yellow Tang and Blue Hippo Tang

bms270 · 07/13/2009, 04:53 PM

Hi All,

I have heard that I should not keep more than one tang of its own species in one tank. however Im wondering if blue hippo tang and yellow tang would be peaceful together as I have seen a lot of people having them in their tank together. I have a 120G tank with 120p LR.

Please advise.

Thanks,
Bijan

evsalty · 07/13/2009, 04:57 PM

Is your tank a 120 or 125 like your sig says? They should get along in most tanks but then swim room becomes the question. Both these tangs can get good size and both like to swim. IMHO a 4'-5' tank is not enough swim room for tangs.

lmsmith · 07/13/2009, 04:57 PM

I think the general rule if you're keeping tangs together is don't keep ones that look similar to each other (shape and colour). If you're keeping more than one, then you need a bigger tank to they can chill out away from each other. How long is your tank?

Sisterlimonpot · 07/13/2009, 04:58 PM

Yeah they "SHOULD" get along, there might be some posturing and chasing for the first few weeks to establish dominants but eventually they "SHOULD" get along. I have a yellow tang and a powder blue tang living together, and they went round and round for about a week.

lmsmith · 07/13/2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by evsalty
Is your tank a 120 or 125 like your sig says? They should get along in most tanks but then swim room becomes the question. Both these tangs can get good size and both like to swim. IMHO a 4'-5' tank is not enough swim room for tangs.

4' is considered the minimum for 1 tang, with 2, you should be looking at 6' minimum, I would think.

evsalty · 07/13/2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lmsmith
4' is considered the minimum for 1 tang, with 2, you should be looking at 6' minimum, I would think.

You are quoting me why?

lmsmith · 07/13/2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by evsalty
You are quoting me why?

Because I developed on your point. You see, that's how a conversation works.

evsalty · 07/13/2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally posted by lmsmith
Because I developed on your point. You see, that's how a conversation works.

Ok then lets "develope" on your point. All tangs are different and 4' might be considered min for certain tangs but not for all tangs. For some tangs 6' is considered the min.

My thing was saying what my opinion is thus why I said IMHO (in my humble opinion).

Your statement sounded more like you were more trying to contradict me. Sorry that I read it wrong.

lmsmith · 07/13/2009, 05:54 PM

Sorry, I wasn't trying to. I think with 4-5' minimum for a blue OR yellow tang (individually), and agree that for two, 4-5' isn't enough swimming room, because that's only a minimum for 1 fish, and they need their own space.

Sisterlimonpot · 07/13/2009, 05:54 PM

I think a lot has to do with how you have the LR situated as well. if the rock is so congested that the tangs can't swim freely then the they won't be too happy.

Indymann99 · 07/13/2009, 06:05 PM

Mine get along just fine.

my tank is 48"x24"x24" , if the tangs get too big I can always sell them back to the LFS.

http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/n...nkvid52009.flv

MHannon · 07/13/2009, 06:09 PM

I have a tank that is less than 125 gallons with both a hippo and yellow tang and they get along great. They are inseparable; wherever the yellow tang goes the hippo follows.

bms270 · 07/13/2009, 06:11 PM

Thanks all, my tank is 6' long and my LR is mostly situated on the bottom, so upper half of the tank is free for swimming. I already have a Blue Hippo tang. he/she used to swim all across the tank for a few days when I introduced him to the tank but recently he is only hanging out in a territory around the center of the tank. he is about 2 inches and Im looking to buy a small yellow if you guys approve.

lmsmith · 07/13/2009, 06:15 PM

I think they'll be okay. You might find rearranging your rock will help to dissipate aggression; the hippo will have to make a new territory, and the yellow can find one too.

vanleeuwen · 07/13/2009, 06:18 PM

Lol MHannon i had the same thing with my hippo and yellow tang, guess its all just how they are and how they feel.
I don't think i would be a problem.... just put the yellow tang in last, the hippo always seems to be more mellow ?!

bms270 · 07/13/2009, 06:35 PM

so anybody have any suggestion on what I can add to the tank beside the tangs? I have one happy clown too.

any suggestion?

lmsmith · 07/13/2009, 06:52 PM

A mate for the clown maybe? What sort of clown is it?

RWITT · 07/13/2009, 07:14 PM

i have a hippo and yellow in my 125 everybodys happy

bms270 · 07/13/2009, 08:12 PM

I have a false percula (cant really count the spines so for the price I paid Im assuming its a false percula). Im looking to find a reefsafe peaceful fish. love the angels and other tangs but they all seem to be either aggressive or not reef safe. any suggestions?

bms270 · 07/13/2009, 08:24 PM

How about Yellow Longnose Butterfly fish? Anybody has experience in this fish?

lmsmith · 07/13/2009, 08:35 PM

I didn't think butterfly fish were reef safe?

opskiller · 07/13/2009, 09:00 PM

your tank looks nice..

bms270 · 07/13/2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally posted by opskiller
your tank looks nice..

You mean I need to stop thinking about adding more fish? LOL

chesapeake · 07/14/2009, 05:43 AM

I have a 120 48/24/24 with a yellow and a hippo and there find have had them in there for over 8 yrs no problems.You have to watch out for the tang police here though there are a few people that go nuts over the possibility of miss treatment of these fish.Kind of like Peta NUTTS!!!

Korrine · 07/14/2009, 06:05 AM

How about adding a wrasse or two or three?? They are brilliantly colored and would look awesome swimming around your tank

A small shoal of anthias would also look spectacular.

07/13/2009, 04:53 PM	#1
bms270 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 243	Yellow Tang and Blue Hippo Tang Hi All, I have heard that I should not keep more than one tang of its own species in one tank. however Im wondering if blue hippo tang and yellow tang would be peaceful together as I have seen a lot of people having them in their tank together. I have a 120G tank with 120p LR. Please advise. Thanks, Bijan __________________ "I've learned .... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness, and growth occurs while you're climbing it." Current Tank Info: 225G Mixed Reef

07/13/2009, 04:58 PM	#4
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	Yeah they "SHOULD" get along, there might be some posturing and chasing for the first few weeks to establish dominants but eventually they "SHOULD" get along. I have a yellow tang and a powder blue tang living together, and they went round and round for about a week. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

07/13/2009, 05:54 PM	#10
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	I think a lot has to do with how you have the LR situated as well. if the rock is so congested that the tangs can't swim freely then the they won't be too happy. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

07/13/2009, 06:05 PM	#11
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	Mine get along just fine. my tank is 48"x24"x24" , if the tangs get too big I can always sell them back to the LFS. http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/n...nkvid52009.flv __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

07/13/2009, 06:09 PM	#12
MHannon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland (Cecil County) Posts: 800	I have a tank that is less than 125 gallons with both a hippo and yellow tang and they get along great. They are inseparable; wherever the yellow tang goes the hippo follows. __________________ "Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway." Current Tank Info: AGA 90gal W/ megaflow, 75gal sump in basement, Mag18 return, Vortech MP40 & MP10, six bulb 48" 54w TEK T-5, ASM G-3 W/ gate valve mod, softies, LPS, SPS, clams, lots of live rock & sand, & a 12 Gallon Nano Cube Deluxe w/ 70watt halide

07/13/2009, 04:57 PM	#2
evsalty hmmmmmm Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NW Mesa, AZ Posts: 3,531	Is your tank a 120 or 125 like your sig says? They should get along in most tanks but then swim room becomes the question. Both these tangs can get good size and both like to swim. IMHO a 4'-5' tank is not enough swim room for tangs.

07/13/2009, 04:57 PM	#3
lmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 323	I think the general rule if you're keeping tangs together is don't keep ones that look similar to each other (shape and colour). If you're keeping more than one, then you need a bigger tank to they can chill out away from each other. How long is your tank?

07/13/2009, 06:11 PM	#13
bms270 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 243	Thanks all, my tank is 6' long and my LR is mostly situated on the bottom, so upper half of the tank is free for swimming. I already have a Blue Hippo tang. he/she used to swim all across the tank for a few days when I introduced him to the tank but recently he is only hanging out in a territory around the center of the tank. he is about 2 inches and Im looking to buy a small yellow if you guys approve. __________________ "I've learned .... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness, and growth occurs while you're climbing it." Current Tank Info: 225G Mixed Reef

07/13/2009, 06:15 PM	#14
lmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 323	I think they'll be okay. You might find rearranging your rock will help to dissipate aggression; the hippo will have to make a new territory, and the yellow can find one too.

07/13/2009, 06:18 PM	#15
vanleeuwen Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gladstone NJ Posts: 102	Lol MHannon i had the same thing with my hippo and yellow tang, guess its all just how they are and how they feel. I don't think i would be a problem.... just put the yellow tang in last, the hippo always seems to be more mellow ?!

07/13/2009, 06:35 PM	#16
bms270 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 243	so anybody have any suggestion on what I can add to the tank beside the tangs? I have one happy clown too. any suggestion? __________________ "I've learned .... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness, and growth occurs while you're climbing it." Current Tank Info: 225G Mixed Reef

07/13/2009, 06:52 PM	#17
lmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 323	A mate for the clown maybe? What sort of clown is it?

07/13/2009, 07:14 PM	#18
RWITT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fl Keys Posts: 47	i have a hippo and yellow in my 125 everybodys happy

07/13/2009, 08:12 PM	#19
bms270 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 243	I have a false percula (cant really count the spines so for the price I paid Im assuming its a false percula). Im looking to find a reefsafe peaceful fish. love the angels and other tangs but they all seem to be either aggressive or not reef safe. any suggestions? __________________ "I've learned .... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness, and growth occurs while you're climbing it." Current Tank Info: 225G Mixed Reef

07/13/2009, 08:24 PM	#20
bms270 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 243	How about Yellow Longnose Butterfly fish? Anybody has experience in this fish? __________________ "I've learned .... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness, and growth occurs while you're climbing it." Current Tank Info: 225G Mixed Reef

07/13/2009, 08:35 PM	#21
lmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 323	I didn't think butterfly fish were reef safe?

07/13/2009, 09:00 PM	#22
opskiller Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brew City Posts: 27	your tank looks nice..

07/14/2009, 05:43 AM	#24
chesapeake Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 231	I have a 120 48/24/24 with a yellow and a hippo and there find have had them in there for over 8 yrs no problems.You have to watch out for the tang police here though there are a few people that go nuts over the possibility of miss treatment of these fish.Kind of like Peta NUTTS!!!

07/14/2009, 06:05 AM	#25
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	How about adding a wrasse or two or three?? They are brilliantly colored and would look awesome swimming around your tank A small shoal of anthias would also look spectacular. __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je