Coral Beauty

My LFS has a Coral Beauty that I would like to buy but every time I ask the guy he tells me its a hard fish to take care of. Does anyone know of any truth to this. Also what would be a nice fish good size that will go in a 29 gallon tank with my Yellow Tang ???

 

I had a coral beauty and he really wasn't hard to take care of (died while I was on vacation for a week and a half and was healthy to that point so I don't know what happened -- neighbors fed the fish and added water). My only concern with a 29 gallon tank and a yellow tang would be the amount of room for a couple of medium sized fish, but that may just be me. Other than that my coral beauty was a good eater and up to that point healthy and happy.

 

I would like to add one more fish just not sure what would go nice in there with my Tang. For some reason my Tang stays behind the rock when he sees anyone he swims back there were he cant be seen is this normal??

 

a yellow tangs minimum tank requirement is 100 gallons.
heres and idea, instead of posting multiple threads asking peoples opinion
were all here to help, but you have to learn it yourself by other means
do some research heres two websites to start with
Home - Reefkeeping Magazine Online
Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine

 

I agree, 29 is way to small for a tang. I have one and I have a 90gal and sometimes I think my tank is too small. If you can go buy Marine Fishes by Scott W. Micheal, that will help you make an educated choice of fishes that you can buy under your circumstances. Hope this helps, Luna

 

Dude, Im sorry to say but I think that was a little rude. Everyone learns in different ways.

 

just because someone has an opinion doesnt mean its right. look at the problems he is having at the lfs giving wrong information. researching scientific data regarding this hobby is a must, we all know that. wasnt rude, just real. but ill reword it for you if it bothers you that much.

 

I wasnt crying or anything, just sounded like it bothered you to give ur two cents.

 

I do the research just looking for other peoples info.. I thought hands on knowledge from other people would help. If you dont ask youll never know..

 

I agree, the above is just rude, I have a suggestion guru, if it inconveniences you to answer a question then dont......