Tangs, What is the best?

bill santana · 01-26-2007, 06:30 PM

Hi

everyone!!!!

I have a 55gal saltwater tank that has been running for about 1 and 1/2years and have some hair algae that has started. Besides that I would like to get a tang that is suitable for my size tank. Does anyone have a good tang for my tank? Oh, I really dont want to get a yellow or purple tang but, if that is the only kind I can get without having to get a bigger tank then ,I will. Please let there be a colorful one out there

thanks for your help

ReefNeck · 01-26-2007, 06:47 PM

Easy Answer and my next Tang purchase!

http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/tangs/chevrontang/

reefermike1 · 01-26-2007, 07:04 PM

get a chevron, kinda pricey though

leveldrummer · 01-26-2007, 07:25 PM

your really gonna need a small tang, something that stays less than 6 or 7 inches, yellows and purples i think get around 8-9 inches, and i think those would be tough in a 55, but possible (dont let the tang police know i said that)

dobejazz · 01-26-2007, 07:26 PM

Tominni Tang or Fox Face rabbit fish

Pinderville · 01-26-2007, 10:04 PM

Yea, $150 is kinda high..

betamed · 01-26-2007, 10:09 PM

I've never seen a tang eat hair algae. Only fish I've had that did was a lawn mower blenny.

creativereasons · 01-27-2007, 12:58 AM

i would go with the orange shoulder tang they have them at the marine center and the go great in a 55g

Loverotties · 01-27-2007, 04:32 AM

I would go with a bigger tank if you want a Tang.100+

know-it-all · 01-27-2007, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by betamed

I've never seen a tang eat hair algae. Only fish I've had that did was a lawn mower blenny.

well I have seen a tang eat hair algea, but I'll agree that the blenny would be the best bet for a 55.

If you really want a tang, the Scopas tangs stay pretty small
I've got one (he's on the right)

I've had him for over 3 years now, and I don't think it's getting much bigger

tims · 01-27-2007, 08:24 AM

honestly i would stay away form the tangs. Even if it does not get THAT large.. they still get pretty big. they also love to have a lot of swim room..

for the Hair,
watch how much you feed, make sure your skimmer is running good. ton a few turbo snails ( maybe 4) in to the tank, they love hair alga. the LMB will work on it some but not a whole lot, they like the filitment algaes.

zxcv123 · 01-27-2007, 09:57 AM

Try putting the rockwork in the middle of the tank so there is room in the front and back and sides, that way he can do laps around the rockwork

know-it-all · 01-27-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zxcv123

Try putting the rockwork in the middle of the tank so there is room in the front and back and sides, that way he can do laps around the rockwork

that's a good idea
I think I'll move my tank around today

Mrs. KIA will love me tonight

Doug1 · 01-27-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creativereasons

i would go with the orange shoulder tang they have them at the marine center and the go great in a 55g

Ummmmmmmmmm I dont think so

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/sur...korgshtang.htm

dorian965 · 01-27-2007, 11:32 AM

i have a large(around 6 inches) yellow in a 55. he's not real happy but has room.seems to get agressive due to lack of space. they will eat hair algae but with the large amount of waste(crap) he produces, its not really worth the trade off. try lots of snails and crabs and possibly the blenny. my lawnmower never touched it but maybe you will have better luck than me.