Tang compatibility

Hi - will a Naso or Blonde Naso get along with a powder brown, since they look similar?? I wanted a Naso but could not afford it at the time so I got the closest thing--A Powder Brown---I love my Powder Brown, But I still want the Naso!!!!

 

they should, i wouldn't take my word for it, most triggers get along with eachother, I LOVE Triggers, send some pics this way!

 

I would say no. They are of the same color and shape. I will bet you dollars to donuts that they fight.

 

John do you think they would fight in my 150 gal?? I was hoping it was big enough

 

I have housed both without an issue. the only caution i will give you is that in general powder tangs are not know to have long lives.

 

Chances are smaller in a tank that size. As long as they can find their own niche, you might be OK. Really, it is a case by case basis.

 

I have had a blond and Powder blue together in a 90 gal. for three years now. No problems, chase eachother but thats it.

 

In a tank that size I think you could try it, but you definitely would need a backup plan.

 

cool thanks for all the input--I still have some more live rock to add--I'll add the tang at the same time and kinda mix things up to improve my chances

 

Well, actually, they don't look similar. They do have different body types, and are of a different genus. The rule is to prevent conspecifics, which has a high likely hood of fight.