Are sohal tangs really that bad?

[mfinn]

Yeah I think I might give it a go but

Well it's 2m x 2m 80cm high. How was it in your tank? I think I will bite the bullet just not with the adult one I originally wanted. Probably get a small juvenile.

I think you will be better off getting a smaller one. Get one that doesn't already have a big attitude. ( juvi vs adult ).
I personally think they need a really big tank like yours. I had one in my 240 and it outgrew my tank in a couple years. IMO

 

[OrionN]

I do think Sohal and clown tangs are beautiful, but due their size and aggressiveness, it is a no go for me since my tank is only about 360 US gal.
Let us know if you decided to get one. Please keep us update if this is the case.

 

[FishOkay]

Thanks everyone for your comments, I have ordered a small juvenile so we will see how it goes. They did have a large adult for £500 but going by all the comments I think that's a risk to far as its considerably larger than any fish I have right now!

 

[0MNSH1ZLLC]

I do think Sohal and clown tangs are beautiful, but due their size and aggressiveness, it is a no go for me since my tank is only about 360 US gal.
Let us know if you decided to get one. Please keep us update if this is the case.

Here’s a full tank shot of my 230. The Sohal is the biggest fish about a foot. 6 foot tank, I don’t think he will grow much more. I think a 360 would be fine but I don’t have any other tangs.

 

[mboley]

Thanks everyone for your comments, I have ordered a small juvenile so we will see how it goes. They did have a large adult for £500 but going by all the comments I think that's a risk to far as its considerably larger than any fish I have right now!

I think you made the right purchase. I once added a 6-7" Shohol to an 8ft 240 gallon tank with other Tangs, Triggers, and Angel's. I thought since he was last in it would be fine. He killed my prized 7" Queen Angel within a few days.