Got me a few new tangs coming this week. :)

MarvinsReef · Feb 3, 2011

now, all we need is some vids. :bigsmile:

revhtree · Feb 3, 2011

I will have some vids by tonight!

m and m · Feb 3, 2011

I have a question is that fish in yoru avitar yours Rev, its the Rymolds (sorry for the miss spelling of its name)

SaraB · Feb 3, 2011

forrealb50 said:
How big of a tank would you guys recommend for an Achilles?

I've seen large Achilles in 210's that are 6 foot in length and they were not very happy and paced back an forth from end to end. I personally think an 8 foot tank is the optimal length for the Achilles. I just took down my 268G display and made sure my Achilles went to someone with 8' of swimming room.

pickupman66 · Feb 3, 2011

Rev, congrats on the new fishes! when I have to part with my sohal due to his size, I plan to try the achilles. they are AWESOME looking fish.

MarvinsReef · Feb 3, 2011

revhtree said:
I will have some vids by tonight!

good deal. looking forward to it Rev.

revhtree · Feb 3, 2011

Literally my Achilles is about 3" and by the time he gets big enough I will have my 8ft in wall.

SaraB · Feb 3, 2011

revhtree said:
Literally my Achilles is about 3" and by the time he gets big enough I will have my 8ft in wall.

Perfect ... some people forget they actually grow quite large!

aalvarado87 · Feb 3, 2011

SaraB said:
Perfect ... some people forget they actually grow quite large!

how large do they actually get what is the biggest someone has seen in captivity. I would love to have one but their is no way i will have an 8 foot tank anytime soon and also arent these guys on the upwards of the price scale like 180 or something?

SaraB · Feb 3, 2011

aalvarado87 said:
how large do they actually get what is the biggest someone has seen in captivity. I would love to have one but their is no way i will have an 8 foot tank anytime soon and also arent these guys on the upwards of the price scale like 180 or something?

My friend had a 8" Achilles in her 210 it was very unhappy. I've also seen some nice adult sized ones at various public Aquariums around the US as well.

An adult show sized Achilles can run you about $275 and up and the small ones start around $175 and up.

revhtree · Feb 3, 2011

Update: Tangs are doing great! I know it is still early but not a sign of a single spot. They continue to swim in the open all over the tank and even with my hands in there. Actually the Achilles already swims right around my hand. They just ate some nori and pellets and continue to eat off the LR. I wonder if when they were stuck in that bag that had a heart to heart about getting along and staying healthy since they were so close to death! HA!

soccerbag · Feb 3, 2011

Good news Rev. I got a PB Tang from My LFS a couple of weeks ago and he is showing signs of ich....ugh! I would love to try an Achilles down the road but would be scared to try both in the same tank. Like you said though, the Achilles is a juvenile so hopefully that will help in the short and long term. Can't wait to see the vids.....