Yellow Tang In a 65?

xrobbx03 · 07-19-2006, 09:38 PM

Would it be possible to keep a yellow tang in a 65 gallon?

Chuck Spyropulos · 07-19-2006, 09:50 PM

Possible? Yes, but a 65 is a little small for that fish especially if you keep other fish with it. You will have to do more water changes, ensure your skimmer is oversized and test the water more frequently. You will also have to limit the number and/or size of other fish you put in the tank.

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Originally Posted by xrobbx03

Would it be possible to keep a yellow tang in a 65 gallon?

xrobbx03 · 07-19-2006, 09:59 PM

what about a copperband butterfly or is that not reef safe?

Loverotties · 07-20-2006, 06:19 AM

Yes to the yellow tang!

ceige · 07-20-2006, 08:13 AM

A CBB will be OK in a reef....a lot of reefers have them just make sure you get one that is already eating frozen....

A Yellow Tang may be ok for a year or so depending how large you get it at....but I would not plan on keeping it long term

xrobbx03 · 07-20-2006, 12:45 PM

thanks for the input. I dont know which one i want now the CBB or the yellow tang. But i think it will be out of those two. Im just afraid the CBB will eat my corals.

Tim224DT · 07-20-2006, 12:51 PM

For a yellow tang i would say yes you can add one to the 65gallon buy a small one so you can watch him grow and have him longer.

Tim