Just Introduced A Naso Tang

Reef Maniac · 01-18-2002, 09:05 PM

After long consideration on getting a new "Main" Fish. I decided to go with this beautiful large female Naso Tang. I am a little concerned with my purple tang (he's a little aggressive). The purple tang had claimed the life of 2 other tangs before, (a powder blue and a gold rim). But they were both smaller than the purp. This Naso is 3 times the size of him, so I feel she will do just fine. What do you guys think?
I will keep you guys posted on her progress...

FishDaddy · 01-18-2002, 09:42 PM

RM,
That 155 might become a bit small for those two if they don't get along!

Have you already added the Naso?
Dick

Reef Maniac · 01-19-2002, 07:01 AM

Yes, I just added her last night. So far, so good. I feel the 155 is plenty of room. I see them in 55's, 75's & 125's all the time...

Brooke · 01-19-2002, 09:21 AM

Eeek! I hope no one would put a naso in a 55g or 75g! Scott Michael recommends a 135g as a minimum for naso. We usually recommend people who keep the larger tangs to have them in a tank at least 6' long. This allows them the swimming space they like. Good luck with her! They are beautiful fish!

Brooke

MontanaRocknReefer · 01-19-2002, 10:06 AM

I bet you are really enjoying the Naso as I had one and they are beautiful fish. Johnny

Reef Maniac · 01-19-2002, 11:25 AM

Yes, Brooke. It is a 6 foot tank.

The lights came on today (the first time for my new Naso). And she is hiding under some rock, and wont come out. Is this normal behavior?

Doug1 · 01-19-2002, 04:33 PM

Schizo Tang new tang behavior, esp if the purple has been at it. Nice fish but they get over 12 " easily and at that size they need more space, I had one years ago that I adopted to a 240g home

SteveNichols · 01-20-2002, 11:12 AM

That tank is going to be very crowded when the sweetlips and the tang get bigger. Good luck.