Achilles tang?

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  1. hardyreef

    hardyreef Flamingo Tongue

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    My clam is not doing to hot so i decided to call a bunch of fish stores. I found that MT. shadow marine will trade me my 6 in. deresa clam for 1 achilles tang and a clown and an anemone of my choice or a couple flame scallops. Would an achilles tang do ok in a 53 gallon tank?
     
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  2. fantasyaquatica

    fantasyaquatica 3reef Sponsor

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    nope dont get it...
     
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  3. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

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    That's a good deal, But how big is the tang?
     
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  4. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    No, they are very difficult to keep in ideal conditions, and your tank is way too small.
     
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  5. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Achillies tangs get huge man. no way it would work out in that tank. it woulda been a good deal though ive seen em for sale for 160.00
     
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  6. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Depending on the size of the fish and if the tanks a 4' Tank. The achilles may be ok for a short period of time IE few months to half a year. Mine came to me at 3 1/2 Inches and well around 5 inches now. and Ive had him for 6 Months, They are fast growers and very very Strong swimmers. More then likely is a disaster to happen, Plus you already have a tang in there I thought I saw? Zebrasoma (sailfins) and acanthasurus dont get along to well IME.
     
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