Achilles tang

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  1. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    Hello
    Can I get a Achilles with my tank size? Look at my sig. It's going to be my last fish.
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    Bloodkip, Nov 6, 2010
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  2. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    No. The tank is to small to house even a small one. The fish are crazy swimmers. You could but You could not house the fish very long. (half year max, and for that price its not worth it) That is saying if you got a 2" one and let it grow to maybe 4-5 at max.

    They truely need swimming room.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    No I believe they need a 120 at least.
     
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  4. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    No, that is too small. Achilles are very active and require a lot of swimming room. It would go crazy in that small of a tank and probably become quite aggressive.

    If you ever upgrade, go for it!
     
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  5. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    Bleh, I'm getting a 300g in 2-3years. I can probably get it now as a birthday present:p


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  6. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I would have to agree with everyone...to small of a tank for to long of a time. I would just wait until you get the bigger tank.
     
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  7. fhabercrombie

    fhabercrombie Fire Shrimp

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    Just wait till u get a bigger tank. My 150 is to small for my medium achillies.
     
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  8. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    I'm looking for a fish that is a show stopper. The Achilles tang would be the talk of the tank whenever people come over.
     
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  9. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Well I'm sure we can help you find something that is more suitable for a75 gallon tank!
     
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  10. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    There are plenty of show stopping small fish.
     
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