Dont know if this is the place to post this topic, if not sorrie. We Just got a bunch of clown tangs in at work. They are about 3-4in. From what i hear, They are very aggressive towards other tangs. So im being told to make him my last tang i introduce into the tank or make him my only tang in the tank, just wanted to see how you guy's felt in you own experiences, and opinions. thanks in advance. By the way my tank is 60in x 20in x 20in and the current occupants are ... neon dottyback, small yellow tang, and 3in gold stripe maroon clown with his bubble tip anemone. lol thanks again
clown tangs?
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Honestly, I wouldn't add a clown tang to that tank at all. It's small enough for any tang, let alone a big swimmer like a clown. Yes, they're aggressive, and if you've never seen one tang "go to town" on another tang, make sure you don't ever see it. It's truly gruesome.
In such a small tank I'd make my other additions very small fish, such as fairy or flasher wrasses, very small gobies or blennies (I have a thing for the charm of gobies, though), hardier inverts, shrimp, and so on.
Your siggie.. did you pull that from that one Butthole Surfers song?
In such a small tank I'd make my other additions very small fish, such as fairy or flasher wrasses, very small gobies or blennies (I have a thing for the charm of gobies, though), hardier inverts, shrimp, and so on.
Your siggie.. did you pull that from that one Butthole Surfers song?
I agree. The minimum recommended size for one is 180 gallons (and many would say that is on the small size for a clown tang). These guys are aggressive as heck and should only be kept in real large tanks (especially if there are other fish with them).
Hey Jersey Girl (or Boy),
Those are some beautiful fish. I have seen them for sale in Absolutely Fish in Clifton.
Brian mentions that they need 180 gallons as a minimum. He probably got his information from Scott W. Michael. Do yourself a BIG favor and pick up his
Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species book. It sells for about $22.00 and is worth it's weight in gold.
Under Captive Care for this species, Scott writes:
A bellicose beauty, this species is at the top of the agressive acanthurid hierarchy. It has a larger caudal peduncle spine than almost all other surgeonfishes - and a hair-trigger willingness to use it. Avoid keeping with other members of the family except in a huge aquarium.
HTH,
JohnD
Those are some beautiful fish. I have seen them for sale in Absolutely Fish in Clifton.
Brian mentions that they need 180 gallons as a minimum. He probably got his information from Scott W. Michael. Do yourself a BIG favor and pick up his
Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species book. It sells for about $22.00 and is worth it's weight in gold.
Under Captive Care for this species, Scott writes:
A bellicose beauty, this species is at the top of the agressive acanthurid hierarchy. It has a larger caudal peduncle spine than almost all other surgeonfishes - and a hair-trigger willingness to use it. Avoid keeping with other members of the family except in a huge aquarium.
HTH,
JohnD
Hi,
It is a small tank for such tang.
You said you got a bunch....are they OK so far?
I'd say this fish needs a very big aquarium, with very strong currents.
It also very important to know the country of origin of the Clown, from my experience Indonesian and Phillipine fish just die easily, while Sri Lankan fish are hardier.
This is the most agressive tang I know together with the Sohal.
It is a small tank for such tang.
You said you got a bunch....are they OK so far?
I'd say this fish needs a very big aquarium, with very strong currents.
It also very important to know the country of origin of the Clown, from my experience Indonesian and Phillipine fish just die easily, while Sri Lankan fish are hardier.
This is the most agressive tang I know together with the Sohal.
Vili_Shark":2wckrxvk said:
The reason that the country of origin "matters" is because of the capture method. They are often caught with cyanide, that is why they die. Net caught specimens that are handled properly after the fact, are more likely to survive.
They are a beautiful species, best suited to a 6' tank or larger.
Jenn
Lineatus tangs are notoriously difficult shippers. If you get one into your tank and established and eating well, he's going to be almost bulletproof and will definitely be in charge of the tank. In the LFS, watch for one that's been in the store for awhile, is eating well, is out cruising the tank, doesn't seem afraid of tankmates or of peole walking by the tank, has good, bright colors, and swims with an easy, fluid motion--not all jerky and skittish.
AQUAHOLIC":2ywyuai2 said:
Check out some shots at:
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showgall ... 00&thumb=1
Sorry, not sure how to post pics here yet.
Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead, NY
www.atlantismarineworld.com
seamaiden":1lajf3uw said:
A small one, sure; for awhile anyway. I kept mine in a 75 for a year or so. The move to the 125 was in part prompted by his need for more space though. Unfortunately he didn't handle the transition well and died shortly after the move.
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