Purple tang in 80g?

[randomfishdude]

I am currently wondering if I could possibly put a purple tang in my 80gal.
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If I got it it would be the only really "large" fish in there as it's more of a coral tank and most of the other fish are going to be on the smaller side and there isn't going to be more than 6-8 fish in there.
Thanks.

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

I would go for it, but I have 6 tangs in my 200-gallon tank and 3 in my 75 now. You absolutely can go with a purple in a 80.

 

[randomfishdude]

I would go for it, but I have 6 tangs in my 200-gallon tank and 3 in my 75 now. You absolutely can go with a purple in a 80.

Well then thank you that's all I needed to hear.
Now I can plan to have one once I get most of my other fish in

 

[cpschult]

Well then thank you that's all I needed to hear.
Now I can plan to have one once I get most of my other fish in

Just keep an eye on it. They can be aggressive. Probably have a plan in a year or three if it gets to big.

 

[JCM]

Just keep an eye on it. They can be aggressive. Probably have a plan in a year or three if it gets to big.

Agreed. Also try to find a small one and make sure it's absolutely the last fish added to the tank.

 

[moga]

it's your tank and it should be fine..~

 

[Troylee]

I am currently wondering if I could possibly put a purple tang in my 80gal.
48x24x16
If I got it it would be the only really "large" fish in there as it's more of a coral tank and most of the other fish are going to be on the smaller side and there isn't going to be more than 6-8 fish in there.
Thanks.

Sure why not! Just don’t tell the tang police! Haha.. this guy local to me has a purple, powered blue, gem and large fox face not to mention like 5 wrasses in a 40 gal breeder..

 

[Kasrift]

Sure why not! Just don’t tell the tang police! Haha.. this guy local to me has a purple, powered blue, gem and large fox face not to mention like 5 wrasses in a 40 gal breeder..

Lol, it's Gaboo!! Seriously though, that is just sad. At the end of the day, try and provide a healthy environment for your inhabitants. If it is stressed, then it may need a larger tank.

 

[C4ctus99]

I was gonna say we need a TangPolice hashtag but then I realized that may cause a lot more problems…

 

[Budman93]

I am currently wondering if I could possibly put a purple tang in my 80gal.
48x24x16
If I got it it would be the only really "large" fish in there as it's more of a coral tank and most of the other fish are going to be on the smaller side and there isn't going to be more than 6-8 fish in there.
Thanks.

I had one in my 72 g bowfront 15 years ago and he was a model citizen. Not sure if he was full sized but he didn’t seem stressed when i had him. Give him lots of swimming room

 

[Troylee]

Lol, it's Gaboo!! Seriously though, that is just sad. At the end of the day, try and provide a healthy environment for your inhabitants. If it is stressed, then it may need a larger tank.

I’m waiting for the call! Hey bro you want these tangs?!?

 

[JC1977]

It’s technically a 120 gallon footprint I suppose it’s possible??