Blue tangs

[KJ5432]

I currently have 2 Percula Clowns in my 30 gallon tank. I also want to get a small blue tang. While most tangs are semi-agressive, everyone tells me that the blue tangs are peaceful. When I first set up my tank I planned on putting the blue tang in last because I thought they were aggressive. So my question is this...Would it be ok to put the blue tang in now or should I put it in later? By the way, I know that a blue tang will outgrow my 30 gallon tank. When it grows to large I will put it in my friend's 140gallon.

Thanks!

 

[JamisonRD]

I really don't know that much about it's aggressive / non-aggressive nature, and when to put it in or not... but I do know that, as you said, it will out-grow the 30gallon. I just want to point out that it will likely out-grow your tank WAY faster than you like. From what I've seen, fish that get big, get there quick!

Hope you find the info you're looking for!

-- J

 

[Anonymous]

Don't buy the tang. There are plenty of great fish you can get for a 30 gallon that would be much happier and healthier.

 

[ChrisRD]

I agree with PitPat.

 

[fishfirst]

a 30 gallon is way to small for a blue tang of any sort. Pacifics are especially fast growing... you might be able to get by with two months before you start inhibiting his growth.