Can I keep more then one tang?

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  1. drew3

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    How big is your tank? Looks like a 120 from here.
    Tangs are pigs and such numbers will eventually outgrow your tank and make them feel the stress.

    Keep a close eye on them for any signs of stress. My Vlamingi was fine one day, and floating around the next day... few hours later he passed away, I believe the space was an issue in the 55 gallon I had him, even though he was only 3 inches big.

    Good luck!

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    If you are wanting more diversity in your tangs, and want another, then I would suggest getting rid of one of the yellows.

    You already have a lot of fish there. True, it is a big tank, but that Sohal is a HUGE fish as an adult.

    Very nice looking tank BTW.
     
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    Thank you its not my first day at the bbq its a 220 for a tank and the rock was designed for swimming room. The vlaminigi is actually about 8 in so if that puts into perspective the size of the fish. I had a 10 in yes 10.5 measured upon death black tang that I had for along time. I respect fish and there room. I will not harm in any way the reef enviorment. I watch this tank daily. I also have a large sump with a 100 gallons of water that can be ready for change in a vat direct under this tank. Its always ro water topping off my system but I can mix for a water change at the drop of a hat. My son had a 120 and its so small compared to this tank the tank is 72x30x24 30hx24w72l=220 plus sump thank you
     
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    The plan is to move the yellows to the other tank in the house or find a good home upon the arrival of another fish. the sohal is a cool fish but too can find another home. I want another achilies and another black like I had before. I may review getting a rare fish like the koi tang of something rare like that. I will relocate accordingly. I am also stating to keep sps so I have many ideas of what to change. I will only transfer my fish to good homes of approperate sized tanks. I simpy started this thread to show the many that ask daily can I keep more then one tang. These guys have played nice at the playground for along time and love having there here.
     
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    And thank you BTW for the complement
     
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    Achilles achilles!!!