tangs in a 90

[jblake]

Looking to add a few tangs at the end of march and wanted to make sure this would be ok. I currently have 2 false percs and would like to add a yellow tang, kole tang, and a small naso (until it starts to get bigger). Any issues with this list? Any recommendations?

 

[gixxer600]

No expert here but i would probably add the yellow last and you could still have issues with the yellow and the Kole. not sure but maybe.

 

[lilrobb]

I have three yellows temporarily in my 90 and the nitrates are through the roof.
Either have a ton of LR in there, a 100gal sump or do weekly 30% waterchanges...
It's ridiculous

 

[hackman72]

+1 to what Rob said. Make sure you've got filtration to handle them. They graze and poop all day long. You should be able to keep them all without trouble as far as aggressive behavior goes. Water quality will be your main issue to deal with.

 

[william1]

+2 Big fat poopers.... I have just two in my 180 gallon and theres alot of waste going on.

 

[jennm]

Quarantine them FIRST.

Jenn

 

[corigan]

I call my Tang the "Mad Bomber" sometimes due to the amount he poops out. The other fish, shrimp, and corals seem to appreciate it though.

 

[mikesommers]

JennM;476401 wrote: Quarantine them FIRST.

Jenn

DEFIANTLY ++++2. I have some crazy stories about my Tang purchases. Its taken a bit of time to get good with these guys. I don't see an issue either but I also agree on the filtration system. I have mad flow in the tank so that as much poop as possible ends up in the sump were it can be cleaned easily. I do not keep any coral in this tank do to No3 staying around 20ppm. I do love my 90 though, and I really love Tangs.

Sorry didnt mean to get long winded....