WHAT to do with Blue Tang in 65 gallon tank

[Kyle Soto]

I recently purchased a 65 gallon Red Sea tank on Offerup. The owner was including all of his livestock along with the tank. One of the fish included was a fairly large blue tang (about 6-7 inches). I understand that he is likely too large for this tank but I had no choice but to take him. What would be the responsible thing to do? He is a stunning tang and he is fat and healthy.

 

[lynaea75]

Take to nearest LFS for trade (or free)

 

[ying yang]

Take to lfs or offer on the net to some reefer in your area for free ( meet in a public place if dont want strangers at your house

 

[blaxsun]

 

[Reef AquaCult]

I would hate to take it to lfs and put it in their disease laden water. I would keep it until it’s clearly to big for tank and then sell or give away to a responsible hobbyist with a suitable home. It’s so easy to sell or trade online.

 

[CapeReef]

Where are you located? I would love a tang for my 200 gal. Lmk if it’s still available and where you’re located! Thanks

 

[srcleary]

I agree with NOT taking it to LFS. It shouldn't be hard to find a local person to trade for something or buy it from you. My first choice is always to purchase fish from other people's aquariums whenever possible. I seldom have problems with them. Good luck.

 

[HB AL]

Just keep it

 

[Zionas]

I wouldn’t be comfortable with a Blue Tang in anything less than an 8ft. That’s just me lol.
OP best bet is to see if someone here will take it, or take it to your local LFS.

 

[boacvh]

Reading another post Paul B kept a few in a 40g years ago before the tang police was invented and according to him they never complained. I say keep it and just tell the tang police you took him to the LFS

 

[Isopod80]

Why don't you contact a local reef club. I'm sure a local member would be happy to take or buy that fish. They may even be willing to work out a trade of some kind.

 

[Miami Reef]

Don’t take it to LFS. Notice how easy it was for the blue tang’s previous owner purchased a fish unsuitable for his tank? LFS don’t use background checks.

Think about this: guess how likely it is for someone to buy a dori fish for their 20 gallon. More common than I’d like to admit.

Blue tang is happy for now. Rehome when you find the right owner.