blue tang

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  1. tim_s

    tim_s Flamingo Tongue

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    Hi Everyone,

    My friends tank has burst and he is looking to give me his blue tang from his 55 G ( I own a 75 G ) but when I look up the species they are saying 180 G and I have a ton of rock work.

    I have partly turned the offer down but he claims 4 foot tank is all that is needed.

    I am sceptic.
     
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  2. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Kinda depends on big big he is NOW?

    My Royal Blue Tang is already about 7inches, and seems very happy in my 125g.

    I am not looking forward however to giving/donating(zoo?)/selling him in the future b/c I feel he WILL out grow my tank too.
     
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  3. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    way to small of a tank IMO, I asked alot about this and would say that it will rapidly outgrow a 75 gallon.
     
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  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    When I had a blue tang, he didn't grow super quickly but if it's small and has some swimming room. He could be happy for a while but not long term. You can then find a bigger home if needed.
     
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  5. tim_s

    tim_s Flamingo Tongue

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    The fish itself is gorgeous but it is not the strategy that will work in my tank . My tank contains a lot of rock work primarily for inverts. I have a few small fish - fish this size would be very restricted and just become problematic but I wanted to make sure I gave myself benefit of the doubt.

    He cares for the fish - so I found information.
     
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  6. oldfishkeeper

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    Sounds like you made a good decision. I'm sure you'll find another good home.
     
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  7. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    You have made a wise choice. Catching a fish in a fully stocked reef tank is next to impossible.Removing most of the rock is usually necessary.Not something that you want to make a habit of believe me.;)
     
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