naso tang in a 125 gallon?

[dartfrog]

Is a 72" x 18" 125 gallon tank big enough for a Naso Tang...I've always liked them but I'm not sure if I could keep one in my tank? Some websites say the minimum tank size is a 120 gallon. Opinions please.

 

[llewella]

I have a naso in my 110. May not be playing by the rules but she seems happy! She is my favorite fish. Eats from my hand and even lets me rub her nose.

 

[gmpolan]

I think you should be fine..esp in a 72"

 

[basscyn]

I just added one to my 175 (72"). He came from a 150 (48").
He is about 6" long and seems to be very happy. However as Andre said, a larger home is ineveitable. I hope he is a slow grower. What a great fish!

 

[dartfrog]

Well I don't plan on getting a bigger tank, and I'd hate to have to get rid of it after I become attached to it so maybe i'll stay away from one.

 

[lorenk]

I think the biggest issue is length...they need distance for swimming back and forth.

Keep in mind that most 120s are only 4' long...so I would not go by that number.

At 18" depth, you are probably fine for a while if you get a juvenile.

Keep in mind that a
Personally, I think you would be fine.

 

[dartfrog]

Well I haven't even got water in the 125 gal. yet, I'll be transfering my old tank to it sometime in the next few weeks...Thanks for the advice.