Tang compatibility

[twistoflime]

Will all these tangs work in a 420g system? The tank itself is 320g the demenisons are 6' long 28" deep 3' tall. Would these tangs work?

redsea sailfin tang (zebrasoma)
roundspot sturgonfish (acanthurus)
convict tang (acanthurus)
Atlantic blue tang (acanthurus)
bluespine unicorn tang (Naso)
achillies tang (acanthurus)
possibly a hippo tang (Paracanthurus)

 

[rostato]

Isnt the atlantic blue tang a cooler water fish?

 

[rostato]

I am pretty sure they do better in cooler water.

 

[twistoflime]

atreyu917;299218 wrote: Those would be awesome fish. I've heard the same as what andregarcia said, but I'm not quite sure.
How does a middle schooler afford those fish and that big of a tank?! I'm jealous

My parents bought the tank. I have to pet sit and train the dogs in my neiborhood so I can save up to buy the fish and coral (they won't buy those enless they really reallylike a sertian fish or coral) Only 2 1/2 more years till I can get a job and get the rarer fish :thumbs:.

 

[twistoflime]

rostato;299117 wrote: I am pretty sure they do better in cooler water.

I may be typing the wrong name, Chris at Fish Scales has/had a ton of them at his store and they're kept in regular temperature. I really like them.

 

[rostato]

Its probably the right name. Here is info. Doesnt say anythign about cool water. I must have been mistaken... http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=818&cid=287">http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=818&cid=287</a>

Atlantic Blue Tangs come in shades of light to dark blue depending on diet, health, stress, and environment. They are somewhat of a challenge to keep as they do not easily adjust to captivity. Because of this, smaller specimens are recommended. Juveniles come in bright yellow with blue edged fins and lose their coloration around 3 to 5 inches depending on the individual fish. If housed in a large aquarium, they can be kept in pairs or small groups and actually prefer this over being solitary. Atlantic Blue Tangs will spend their day picking at rockwork in search for hair algae to eat.

 

[grouper therapy]

I have the following tangs in my tank if it helps
yellow
red sea sailfin
spotted kole
mimic
purple
vamingi
unicorn
tomini
scopas

 

[twistoflime]

How big is your tank?

grouper therapy;299374 wrote: I have the following tangs in my tank if it helps
yellow
red sea sailfin
spotted kole
mimic
purple
vamingi
unicorn
tomini
scopas

 

[twistoflime]

rostato;299323 wrote: Its probably the right name. Here is info. Doesnt say anythign about cool water. I must have been mistaken... http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=818&cid=287">http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=818&cid=287</a>

Atlantic Blue Tangs come in shades of light to dark blue depending on diet, health, stress, and environment. They are somewhat of a challenge to keep as they do not easily adjust to captivity. Because of this, smaller specimens are recommended. Juveniles come in bright yellow with blue edged fins and lose their coloration around 3 to 5 inches depending on the individual fish. If housed in a large aquarium, they can be kept in pairs or small groups and actually prefer this over being solitary. Atlantic Blue Tangs will spend their day picking at rockwork in search for hair algae to eat.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the info. Mabey I could do a pair...stop giving me ideas :doh:. lol

 

[grouper therapy]

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[rostato]

twistoflime;299455 wrote: Thanks for the info. Mabey I could do a pair...stop giving me ideas :doh:. lol

I love spending other peoples money!!!

 

[mike17kb]

From my experience, my naso tang has always been the most passive and has always been the first to get picked on and beaten up when the situation arises.

Havent had any issues with my current naso, but with my old tank, i had issues keeping them in there and they were the first fish added and others came after.

I currently have a red sea sailfin (love this guy), naso with streamers, and an orange shoulder tang.

My next tang will prolly be a black or 2 purples here in the next 2-3 months.

Mike