baby 1/2 inch blue tang in 8 gallon biocube

Hi, I recently have purchased a small, i would say 1/2 inch, blue/hippo tang. I currently own an 8 gallon bio cube with a few pieces of live rock and coral. Don't jump on me yet, in 5-6 months I will be upgrading to a much larger tank. Will this be o.k? I have heard from some people it would be fine, and worst case scenario if I don't end up with the tank (not likely) I could sell her off when she gets too big for the tank or give her to a friend. I would really like to raise this fish for as long as possible. Opinions?

 

Id start getting that tank setup now, that little fish will be well up to 2-4 inches within a few months, and you would need time to cycle that tank. And Tangs have a huge bioload, which means it will probably cause the parameters to shift very easy in that 8g biocube.

 

very well said RG. im in complete agreement

 

Yeah, you should send that PURP over to me right away so I can set it free in my 180.......LOL Just kidding but you better upgrade soon or she will be bouncing of the walls.......;D

 

lol Literally

 

this feels like we're being setup... first post on 3reef is about putting a tang in a 8gallon?

 

any suggestions on some good looking fish?

 

Hmm, didn't I just read a post about somebody's pet peeves? A tang in a tank less than 48". Someone getting a fish now, planning on upgrading later? LOL, perfect timing to read those threads back to back!

 

i would get rid of it immediately before you become attached to it nothing god can come from it can you post a pic of your current tank and also what size tank do you plan on upgrading to?

 

agreed.. wondering if it could be the same guy from last time.. ( fishys) who knows..
if not then sorry lol