kole tang tank size?

there has been some controversy (hope i spelled that right) over what size tank a kole tang would need. i plan on upgrading in a few months so i was wondering what the appropriate sized tank would be. i will be upgrading to a 40 gallon breeder tank. its demensions are 36 long, 16 high, 18 deep. is this big enough for a kole tang? if not then is there a tang that would fit? would any of these fish fit in this size tank?
kole tang
yellow tang
foxface
if not then could someone point me in the direction of a fish that is colorful and has personality that would fit in this size tank. thanks

 

imo the tangs would be unsuitable for a 36 inch tank. they like their swimming space. very active. the foxface will out grow the tank also. they grow quite quickly. wrasses are fun and colorful . again, im extolling the virtues of flashers . ive had good luck with dwarf angels, but as im sure youre aware they do come with caution regarding coral nipping. just my 2 cents

guy

 

i thought that wrasses were aggressive? if not then a flasher wrasse seems cool. and adwarf angel would be sweet. which dwarf angel. i like the flame and potters but the flames is easier to take care of.

x1 flame angel
x2 clownfish
x1 lawnmower blenny

is there any room for another fish in a 48 gallon tank?

 

ive got a flasher . its actually timid in nature. very cool when it flashes. also have the flame , which has been a model fish and great colors.

 

Yes i believe you could easily fit another 1 or 2 fish (small of course) in that tank.

 

I like your suggestions of a flame angel, 2 clowns and a blenny. You might add another colorful fish, like maybe a royal gramma or a goby/pistol shrimp combo.

 

i think i will go for the goby pistol shrimp combo. are any of these fish jumpers?

 

gobies, blennies and wrasses are jumpers...

 

kcbrad no offense but ive seen what you do to puffer chick and neighbor tom and i dont want you help lol;D

 

Mmmmmmk.