yellow tang school

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  1. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    are yellow tangs best kept in even or odd numbers?
     
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  2. MoonChaser

    MoonChaser Aiptasia Anemone

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    From what I heard... odd is better... 1,3,5,7 etc..... I think 7 would be fun :D
     
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  3. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Says the girl who asked me that from across the room. lol...

    I agree Odd numbers. are best.
     
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  4. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    From what I've heard, Odd
     
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  5. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    hahahahahaha...

    good job mary lol
     
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  6. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I agree, odd numbers! That allows one to be leader.
     
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  7. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I think odd seems to be the recommendation for all schooling fish. Apparently helps with reducing aggression.
     
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  8. fish-aholic 94

    fish-aholic 94 Gigas Clam

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    That’s what I’ve always heard. (Even for freshwater)
    so i'm saying odd.
     
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  9. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    what size tank are we talking about putting a "school" of yellow tangs in
     
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  10. Pelado

    Pelado Montipora Digitata

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    Yep... what size is the tank? Otherwise I agree and would only keep an odd number.
     
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