tang selection help for 120 gal

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  1. Ddubya

    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    I know this question has been asked 100 times, but I'm looking for a good tang for my 120 to be the ONLY big fish what would be a good choice? I love the sailfin but is my tank too small?
     
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  2. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    IMO, getting a small sailfin and you will be fine. it is the Achilees, blues sohals and naso's that woudl nto be good.
     
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  4. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    i have a Desjardini sailfin tang in a 135 and i think the tank is too small. he just doesn't have enough swimming space in my opinion.
     
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  5. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    The sailfin grows to 15 inches. It should have at least a 180gal tank.

    There are smaller species that would do fine in 100 - 120 gal.
     
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  6. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    There is a great thread that has fish selection for different tank sizes I know I saw tangs on there, I cant find the link but the creator of the thread may chime in. It was very informative.
     
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  7. scott26

    scott26 Ritteri Anemone

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    I like the dejardini sailfin, purple tang, black tang (big spender), Gem tang (bigger spender), or an achelies.
     
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