Purple tang in 80g?

randomfishdude · Apr 3, 2023

I am currently wondering if I could possibly put a purple tang in my 80gal.
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If I got it it would be the only really "large" fish in there as it's more of a coral tank and most of the other fish are going to be on the smaller side and there isn't going to be more than 6-8 fish in there.
Thanks.

MarineandReef Jaron · Apr 3, 2023

I would go for it, but I have 6 tangs in my 200-gallon tank and 3 in my 75 now. You absolutely can go with a purple in a 80.

randomfishdude · Apr 3, 2023

MarineandReef Jaron said:
I would go for it, but I have 6 tangs in my 200-gallon tank and 3 in my 75 now. You absolutely can go with a purple in a 80.

Well then thank you that's all I needed to hear.
Now I can plan to have one once I get most of my other fish in

cpschult · Apr 3, 2023

randomfishdude said:
Well then thank you that's all I needed to hear.
Now I can plan to have one once I get most of my other fish in

Just keep an eye on it. They can be aggressive. Probably have a plan in a year or three if it gets to big.

JCM · Apr 3, 2023

cpschult said:
Just keep an eye on it. They can be aggressive. Probably have a plan in a year or three if it gets to big.

Agreed. Also try to find a small one and make sure it's absolutely the last fish added to the tank.

moga · Apr 3, 2023

it's your tank and it should be fine..~

Troylee · Apr 3, 2023

randomfishdude said:
I am currently wondering if I could possibly put a purple tang in my 80gal.
48x24x16
If I got it it would be the only really "large" fish in there as it's more of a coral tank and most of the other fish are going to be on the smaller side and there isn't going to be more than 6-8 fish in there.
Thanks.

Sure why not! Just don’t tell the tang police! Haha.. this guy local to me has a purple, powered blue, gem and large fox face not to mention like 5 wrasses in a 40 gal breeder..

Kasrift · Apr 3, 2023

Troylee said:
Sure why not! Just don’t tell the tang police! Haha.. this guy local to me has a purple, powered blue, gem and large fox face not to mention like 5 wrasses in a 40 gal breeder..

Lol, it's Gaboo!! Seriously though, that is just sad. At the end of the day, try and provide a healthy environment for your inhabitants. If it is stressed, then it may need a larger tank.

C4ctus99 · Apr 3, 2023

I was gonna say we need a TangPolice hashtag but then I realized that may cause a lot more problems…

Budman93 · Apr 3, 2023

randomfishdude said:
I am currently wondering if I could possibly put a purple tang in my 80gal.
48x24x16
If I got it it would be the only really "large" fish in there as it's more of a coral tank and most of the other fish are going to be on the smaller side and there isn't going to be more than 6-8 fish in there.
Thanks.

I had one in my 72 g bowfront 15 years ago and he was a model citizen. Not sure if he was full sized but he didn’t seem stressed when i had him. Give him lots of swimming room

Troylee · Apr 3, 2023

Kasrift said:
Lol, it's Gaboo!! Seriously though, that is just sad. At the end of the day, try and provide a healthy environment for your inhabitants. If it is stressed, then it may need a larger tank.

I’m waiting for the call! Hey bro you want these tangs?!?