Purple Tang. Can I get some opinions?

The most certainly do, My 3 inch one I got in september. is almost 6 inches now. Doubled in size.

 

Actually, you can slow down the metabolism by feeding less, which in return will slow it's growth. But he still won't be very comfortable for very long in there. I wouldn't even risk it. If a tank is too small for a tang, they can be very aggressive and territorial. Might wind up harming/killing your other fish for more room as he grows. I'm really sorry to say it Claic, but it's just not a big enough environment for the fish.

 

i feel that way to the smallest fish in my tank feels like its to big but thats just me for the bristle tooths i had a chevron 8" somone gave me and was HUGE for my 72 so i wouldnt reccomend that.

 

Do yellow tangs grow just as fast?

 

Go to SWF.com and buy one! I had mine in a 65 G Tank and he did fine.....Plan on upgrading your tank to handle the fish....After you get him yo'll find a way to upgrade....TRUST ME!!!! I did!!! GOOD LUCK forget the negative energy.

 

There's no negative energy here, it's called common sense/experience.

 

Like stated above, Feeding more often speeds up the grown, however with not feeding tangs a varied diet you could put them up to the grasp of Head and lateral line erosion disease. I feed my tangs a varied diet, None are fat, but healthy.

 

What ever dude. Your soooo smart and no one else's opinion is worthy of your ridicule????? Bite me.

 

... Neither of us are trying to be rude. If i remember right Claic had some tank issues back. and Im just looking out for them. Success is much sweeter then failure.

 

Was just stating a fact, wasn't trying to be harsh.

Oh, and yuck...no thanks.