Yellow Tang In a 55?

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  1. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I was wondering what people thought of, of having a yellow tang in a 55gal tank? At its mature size, approx. 8", will it be too big for the tank?
     
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  2. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    yup too big:)
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It can be done. In a perfect world it can't. Do you plan on getting a larger tank? Does your LFS welcome returns for credit, or, free? Keep in mind that it is a pretty mean fish and should be added to tank accordingly. Meaning, don't add it first then start adding fish that would be a little more timid. Size will also be a factor. I do have a small yellow tang in my 55 ,but, it's more of a worker and will be transfered from reef to FOWLR as needed.
     
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  4. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    A 55 would be too small for a yellow tang. They swim a LOT
     
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  5. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    i have a smaller yellow tang in my 55, he seems okay so far. But eventually he will be reaching his limits and ill get a bigger tank :p
     
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  6. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Even a small tang needs room to be happy and healthy.

    Keeping in too small a tank will cause stress causing it to be more prone to get parasites and diseases.

    (It certainly will not be a happy fish)

    I think we have a responsibility to maintain the best conditions we can for the species we choose to keep.

    Don't mean to be a repeating record...but tangs, all tangs need plenty of swimming room/space.

    If you want to keep, get it a larger "home."

    Be kind to "Bubbles" ;)



    :-/
     
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  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    According to my ref. book, the min. should be 75gals. Doesnt mean you cant have one in a 55g, but as stated below, sooner or later you will have to either get it out or get a bigger tank.
     
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  8. GuitarMan89

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    thank guys, im not planning on getting a bigger tank any time soon, so I guess Ill have to forgo this one
     
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  9. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    good choice a 8" yellow tang I would concider to big for a 55gl.
    I dont think that you should be fround upon for keeping a smallish yellow in a 55gl however!!
     
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  10. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    i mean its only like 3-4".........and the tanks isnt a LR quarry :p
     
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