Best tangs

[Stanzo13]

I'd like to see it everyone can decide upon the best tangs based on a few rules, because I have been thinking about a powder blue and I happened to see some others that looked awesome.
1. Absolutely reef safe
2. Under $300
3. good cuc
3. Looks awesome

Number 3 has 2 options as one can sometimes overpower another option all though awesome is biast to everyone I'm sure this could be awesome.
P.s donno how to spell biast buyast baiest

 

[Vahanyos]

Yellow tang, powder blues, hippo tang, mimic yellow tang, purple tang

 

[starypotter]

I seem to remember you have a smaller tank, there's not really any tangs recommended for that size and especially not a powder blue. And tangs can be tricky, not usually a good starter fish.

 

[norfolkgarden]

I'd like to see it everyone can decide upon the best tangs based on a few rules, because I have been thinking about a powder blue and I happened to see some others that looked awesome.
1. Absolutely reef safe
2. Under $300
3. good cuc
3. Looks awesome

Number 3 has 2 options as one can sometimes overpower another option all though awesome is biast to everyone I'm sure this could be awesome.
P.s donno how to spell biast buyast baiest

I use Google to spell check all the time.
It will politely ask "Did you mean 'biased' "
[emoji4]

I like yellow tang and purple tang for color and smaller size. Certainly not for attitude.
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[PDR]

I love the powder brown and powder blue, but I think the white cheek tang is absolutely gorgeous. That being said, I know nothing about them.

Download Grammarly, it works wonders for spelling and grammar!

 

[Oldreefer44]

Many of them can become the most aggressive fish in your tank so might be better as one of the last fish added. Also they need lots of swimming room so will likely become even more aggressive in anything below 90 gallons.

 

[cracker]

My fav is the Blue hippo .

 

[davocean]

I don't judge my favorites solely on looks so much anymore, I put a lot more thought into personality, cause lets face it, most tangs can be buttheads, especially the pretty ones!

So for me, putting some weight into looks, but also seem to play well w/ others, Naso is my favorite, especially blonds, but those require a pretty good sized tank.
Tenennti tangs are very under rated and one of my favs, and right now I have what is becoming one of my very favorites is a lavendar which has been so cool and really pretty in person.
For smaller tanks it's pretty hard to beat tomini or any bristle tooth
For best results, always make sure you have proper swim space for the particular tang you choose.

 

[BigKid4788]

Convict tangs are less expensive, food with algae and won’t get as large as other tangs. I’d prefer chevron tang but they are a little more expensive

 

[Epic Aquaculture]

White Tailed Bristle Tooth Tang

 

[PatW]

I have a Kole, yellow and a powder brown tang. A Kole and a yellow could go into a 4’ tank. To go with the powder brown, you need 6’. My tank is a 300 gallon 6’ tank and mt tangs use every square inch and are constantly on the move. I get a bit of sparring between tangs but nothing serious. They pretty much ignore other fish. Smaller fish have to yield to the tangs if they are both heading to food. The tangs have not bothered any of my corals. The powder brown is clearly the dominant fish.

 

[PatW]

I have a Kole, yellow and a powder brown tang. A Kole and a yellow could go into a 4’ tank. To go with the powder brown, you need 6’. My tank is a 300 gallon 6’ tank and mt tangs use every square inch and are constantly on the move. I get a bit of sparring between tangs but nothing serious. They pretty much ignore other fish. Smaller fish have to yield to the tangs if they are both heading to food. The tangs have not bothered any of my corals. The powder brown is clearly the dominant fish.

 

[TessGlo]

Would help to know your tank size? You probably know many tangs need well over 100 gal. My bias is for a chocolate tang. I selected a chocolate because my understanding is it's appropriate for my tank size and I enjoy seeing the color change as it goes from juvenile to adult. Mine has tons of personality, laying on it's side to beg for food, pooping into the overflow like it knows its the toilet (really!). Juvenile is very affordable and I bet adults are under $300. What looks awesome is up to your personal taste, get what you like.

What I mean by fun to watch color change:
Juvenile

16mo later sub adult color

 

[B-ridge]

Hippo tang. Purple tang. Whitetail bristletooth(very beautiful deep red color). Convict tangs(especially Hawaii. So white and thick black stripes)

 

[alanbetiger]

Any of the Bristletooth tangs I'd put first if you want them to do work as CUC. Chevron's fit your criteria especially with Juvenile markings, but I think even a cheap Kole Tang is pretty if you keep in good shape.
Otherwise my favorites in order Naso, Regal, Purple, Yellow.
Personally even in my 350 gallon tank I'm steering clear of a Powder Blue even though I agree they are pretty cool

 

[ZoWhat]

Hands down.... Clown Tang

You ABSOLUTELY need:
* plenty of swimming room
* nooo salinity swings (1.023-1.025)
* nooo temp swings (within 2-3 degrees max)



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[sawdonkey]

Hands down.... Clown Tang

You ABSOLUTELY need:
* plenty of swimming room
* nooo salinity swings (1.023-1.025)
* nooo temp swings (within 2-3 degrees max)



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And what do you consider “plenty of swimming room?”

 

[starypotter]

And what do you consider “plenty of swimming room?”

Live Aquaria says a 250 gallon minimum.

 

[AcanthurusRex]

55 is too small for any tang technically, Tomini or Kole type is the only choice. My Whitetail bristltooth wants to swim and would be very unhappy in a small tank.

 

[SPEEDBUMP1204]

I just got a yellow eye kole tang last week. I like watching him cruise around my 100g tank. He doesn't bother my other fish or corals.

 

[Stanzo13]

I seem to remember you have a smaller tank, there's not really any tangs recommended for that size and especially not a powder blue. And tangs can be tricky, not usually a good starter fish.

I have had a 29 running over a year, but I have a 55 on the side with a 20gal sump I will start to cycle it in a month or 2