Tangs/Surgeons 101

Really nice Eric.

I especially like that you included the geographical location.

 

Thanks! It took probably about 5 hours to do so far.. Still got quite a bit to do and alter

 

Small pics would be good. Liveaquaria ones work well.

 

I will check when I go to the forster and smith tour if we could possible use them for reference, maybe in turn linking them to their site.

If that is ok with the Owners of LiveAquaria and Matt.

 

Thanks John for the Regal pic!

 

They have a watermark on them soo....

You used one as your avatar, remember

 

yeah yeah, It also was a picture of my exact fish like you said the water stamps on it.

 

Awesome little thread youve made! I think a lot of new comers ( and maybe even some experienced reefers) will find this helpful and a great guide to help choose a fish.

heres the first tang related ? for it. i know powder blues say for a 125 minimum. If i got one small enough under 4", you think a 75 would be okay for a few years? Im not sure on the growth rates of this particular fish. And i love the color of it. I want a tang for sure in my new 75 im about to start, itll be 100 gallons total. If not i was going to do a kohl, or a bristletooth of some sort. thanks and great post once again.

 

IF the tank was able to withstand the bioload of a tang, You would be relatively fine. I would say once it got to the 5" mark you would need to find it a new place or tank. The acanthurus genus tends to be a bit more hostile then the other genus'. That said should be the last fish you tend to introduce for the time being. However Some may disagree or agree. But, In the same respect it comes to knowing your tank and when what is right and wrong.

 

It should be i will have a fuge and a skimmer rated for 150G (psk-150). I appreciate the info. If i find a small enough one i may pull the trigger, but im not certain. I want the fish to be comfy, you know. LA says they can get them "small" anywhere from 1 1/2" to 2 1/2". Ill see if i cant get a local store to... WWC is right up the road im sure i can come up with something. Thanks!

Ill make sure any tang i get will be the LAST fish, i dont want any aggression.