Kole Tang

ReefTank_20g · Sep 10, 2017

Hey everybody! I'm still getting my stock list for a 75g Reef. Right now I'm attracted to a Kole tang, so please put in some information about them plus your experience keeping them. Thanks!

happyhourhero · Sep 10, 2017

They eat detritus and fish poop and are the best possible member of your clean up crew if you have a bare bottom tank. When they are healthy they are very pretty and overall a great fish.

ReefTank_20g · Sep 10, 2017

happyhourhero said:
They eat detritus and fish poop and are the best possible member of your clean up crew if you have a bare bottom tank. When they are healthy they are very pretty and overall a great fish.

Thanks! Good in a 75?

happyhourhero · Sep 10, 2017

ReefTank_20g said:
Thanks! Good in a 75?

Of the tangs that are ok in smaller tanks, these are good candidates in my opinion.

ReefTank_20g · Sep 10, 2017

happyhourhero said:
Of the tangs that are ok in smaller tanks, these are good candidates in my opinion.

Awesome! Do you think a small one (1 - 2") would be ok in a 20g until I set up my 75g in 2 months? I honestly can't wait but if it won't fit then I won't risk it.

GHsaltie · Sep 10, 2017

A 20g would be good for a QT, but I would recommend you let the tank cycle and mature a couple months before adding the tang since it has a higher bioload.

Big G · Sep 10, 2017

Availability of Hawaiian fish, like the Kole Tang, may become a bit challenging after that court decision on Wednesday.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/hawaii-supreme-court-ruling-halts-aquarium-fishery.324351/

Michael Llabona · Sep 10, 2017

The tang really should be one of the last fish you add. Susceptible to diseases and parasites. Give time for your rock to mature. Also, tangs can sometimes be agressive towards newcomers. But just my opinion.

Big G · Sep 10, 2017

Michael Llabona said:
The tang really should be one of the last fish you add. Susceptible to diseases and parasites. Give time for your rock to mature. Also, tangs can sometimes be agressive towards newcomers. But just my opinion.

Definitely a fish for the QT to treat prophylactically regardless of "how it looks."

ReefTank_20g · Sep 10, 2017

Big G said:
Availability of Hawaiian fish, like the Kole Tang, may become a bit challenging after that court decision on Wednesday.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/hawaii-supreme-court-ruling-halts-aquarium-fishery.324351/

Yeah that's why I'm in a rush for the fish before it isn't available. Great for the environment, horrible for the hobby. Actually it's also good for the hobby because aquacultured tangs can be available

ReefTank_20g · Sep 10, 2017

Big G said:
Definitely a fish for the QT to treat prophylactically regardless of "how it looks."

I have a pretty nice tank going right now. If I can find a small enough tang would I be able to quarantine in a 10g? Definitely not skipping out on the QT process.

ReefTank_20g · Sep 10, 2017

Michael Llabona said:
The tang really should be one of the last fish you add. Susceptible to diseases and parasites. Give time for your rock to mature. Also, tangs can sometimes be agressive towards newcomers. But just my opinion.

I'm definitely going to add it last when I get it. I can add it to my 20 gallon (currently fishless) after QT for some extra observation/growth before the 75 too. Think it'll do well in there for a month or two? Also this is all speculation, nothing is set in stone. I'll go with the safest way possible.

Big G · Sep 10, 2017

ReefTank_20g said:
Yeah that's why I'm in a rush for the fish before it isn't available. Great for the environment, horrible for the hobby. Actually it's also good for the hobby because aquacultured tangs can be available

Hey, I've got a new Yellow Tang in my 20 gal QT right now. Best of luck with your Kole - nice looking fish. Keep us in the loop. Cheers!

ReefTank_20g · Sep 10, 2017

Big G said:
Hey, I've got a new Yellow Tang in my 20 gal QT right now. Best of luck with your Kole - nice looking fish. Keep us in the loop. Cheers!

Was thinking about getting a yellow tang at first, then realized it's probably not suitable for a 75 in the long run. As much as I'd love to have one in my tank they need a little bit bigger of a tank. Really like the Kole though! Just need to work everything out and get my tank ready. I have all the rocks, lights, filtration, sand, and livestock planned (for the most part). Going to make a build thread once I get the actual tank!