07-12-2007, 12:38 AM
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Shark
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Location: san jose, ca
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should i get a sailfin tang ?
i went to the LFS, to replace the percula clown that i lost, but they did not have any "true" perculas.
they did have a few REALLY nice looking small sailfin tangs, the smallest one being the best looking one, it was around 2" or so.
i was able to resist the urge to habe it bagged. but now i'm thinking about going back and getting one.
my tank is a 90 gallon, 48Lx24Hx18W
i had planned to add "a" tang to my tank at one point, just not sure which one yet. now that i've seen this little guy, i think that i like them 
J.
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07-12-2007, 12:39 AM
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Nothing to See Here
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I added a tang and it iched my whole tank. Won't do that again. Oh, and it was a Sailfin.
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07-12-2007, 12:40 AM
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I would say no, tank doesnt have enough room.
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07-12-2007, 12:43 AM
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The only sailfin I ever had was a coral munching jerk.
I say go for a scribbledrabbitfish. Beautiful and functional. No problem in your size tank. just a suggestion
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07-12-2007, 12:55 AM
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Shark
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i was expecting a "no"
the guy at the LSF said my 90 was more than big enough though. what a supprize huh ?
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07-12-2007, 12:57 AM
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a 90 is big enough for one sailfin IMO
however, I would not say more than big enough. Its just barely big enough.
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07-12-2007, 12:59 AM
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Duper Mod !
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jph
i was expecting a "no"
the guy at the LSF said my 90 was more than big enough though. what a supprize huh ?
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To go against the grain I have a sailfin in my 95. He will need to be rehomed in a year or 2 but it is one of my favorite fish
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07-12-2007, 02:21 AM
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Shark
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dobejazz
To go against the grain I have a sailfin in my 95. He will need to be rehomed in a year or 2 but it is one of my favorite fish
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cool.
if you don't mind my asking more questions...
how big or small was he/she when you got it ?
how long ago was that ?
and how big is it now ?
and does it leave the corals alone ?
J.
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07-12-2007, 02:23 AM
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Shark
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tynan Rasmus
a 90 is big enough for one sailfin IMO
however, I would not say more than big enough. Its just barely big enough.
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well, they had two tiny yellow tangs and a clown sittin next to their register in a 2.5g nano. i think they like to house them rather small.
J.
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07-12-2007, 07:11 AM
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I didn't vote because I don't know how full your tank is,amont of rock,etc...
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07-12-2007, 07:57 AM
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I love the sailfin tangs, but I think they get too big for most folks. If you've ever seen them in the wild, they can be huge, say 14" + long, not to mention as tall. They do pretty well for a while at smaller sizes, but I think some of the other Zebrasoma fish do better in terms of size, say the yellow, scopas, or maybe purple tang. |
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07-12-2007, 08:43 AM
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I have a sailfin in my 75 gallon and he has been awesome. He loves to "ride the surf" so he is really fun to watch!
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07-12-2007, 09:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jph
i was expecting a "no"
the guy at the LSF said my 90 was more than big enough though. what a supprize huh ?
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 well of course 
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07-12-2007, 09:02 AM
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Forever Reef
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jph
well, they had two tiny yellow tangs and a clown sittin next to their register in a 2.5g nano. i think they like to house them rather small.
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thats too small...even for coral......... 
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07-12-2007, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jph
cool.
if you don't mind my asking more questions...
how big or small was he/she when you got it ?
how long ago was that ?
and how big is it now ?
and does it leave the corals alone ?
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He was about an 1 1/2 when I got it 2 years ago and has doubled in size since then.
He has never bothered any corals
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