How many tangs have you had in a tank at one time

[littlefoxx]

I currently have 2 in my 300 gallon. Francis my sailfin and Chica my Vlamingi. Shes actually BFFs with my eel Ivar as seen in the picture!

 

[Jwise]

I’m actually not sure as well what he is appears to be an acanthurus species

But nonetheless he is a beautiful tang

 

[BeanAnimal]

And I don’t see that need as of now

Unfortunate in my opinion. But it does not look like your mind will be changed.

 

[BeanAnimal]

7 in a 300. Also had 3 in a 92 for 7 years: YT, Hippo, Purple and never noticed a behavior difference. I sometimes question the "canned" reactions of some about tangs and tank size.

My reaction was far from "canned". I saw his photos of three huge tangs with at least 9 other fish in a 125'.

I strongly feel that the tank is too small for these fish. I also indicated that I am not sure where that actual line or grey area is, but this looks to be way past it.

 

[AetherealKnight]

Plenty of room for maybe atleast 2 more tangs.

 

[Jwise]

That’s awesome

 

[Jwise]

That’s awesome

I’ve always wanted a powder blue but I know how mean they can be

 

[Reefering1]

You think that blue looks healthy and well?i see hungry, a little beat up, maybe beginning of hlle. It's sh it like this that make the people, who say all wild collection should be banned, right.

 

[Mark Goode]

I've got a hippo tang in my 100. He's there so that one day I can say to my wife "Look at that poor fish in that tiny tank. We need a much bigger one!"

 

[danreef55]

Currently- 26

 

[danreef55]

 

[AetherealKnight]

You think that blue looks healthy and well?i see hungry, a little beat up, maybe beginning of hlle. It's sh it like this that make the people, who say all wild collection should be banned, right.

What do you mean it is a very healthy tank, I might even add a baby vlamingi tang /s

 

[Reefering1]

@danreef55
Makes you want a 400g+ system too, doesn't it?

 

[Jwise]

You think that blue looks healthy and well?i see hungry, a little beat up, maybe beginning of hlle. It's sh it like this that make the people, who say all wild collection should be banned, right.

It’s hard to tell from the picture

 

[DylanE]

Yeesh, being so opinioned on other peoples hobby decisions seems absolutely exhausting. Must take away from overall enjoyment to be so burnt about it.

I have 1, a Hawaiian yellow tang in my 75g. He's been in there for over 5 years, has doubled in size and has to be at least an inch thick. But, I'm sure someone will say I might as well have him tied to a tree in the backyard

 

[wjm6449]

3 tangs.
Tomini
Yellow
Sailfin.

Not interested in adding more.

 

[danreef55]

I personally would not have 9 tangs in a 125.

1. Can it be done for a short term dependent on size = Yes
2. This is a dangerous bio load
3. Long term should include a place to re-home them as they grow. The naso will get to be at least 9". A sailfin can easily reach 6" tall.

I am hopeful you will recognize when to place them into a much larger aquarium.

 

[Jwise]

Yeesh, being so opinioned on other peoples hobby decisions seems absolutely exhausting. Must take away from overall enjoyment to be so burnt about it.

I have 1, a Hawaiian yellow tang in my 75g. He's been in there for over 5 years, has doubled in size and has to be at least an inch thick. But, I'm sure someone will say I might as well have him tied to a tree in the backyard

He is such a nice yellow tang

 

[DylanE]

He is such a nice yellow tang

Thank you! I am quite proud of how well he's grown out. And to think I got him for like 20 bucks lol

 

[vetteguy53081]

I personally would not have 9 tangs in a 125.

1. Can it be done for a short term dependent on size = Yes
2. This is a dangerous bio load
3. Long term should include a place to re-home them as they grow. The naso will get to be at least 9". A sailfin can easily reach 6" tall.

I am hopeful you will recognize when to place them into a much larger aquarium.

These fish dont grow quickly. Maintain water quality and diet and its doable. This was my 135g with these fish in there 11 months. Not recommended but doable