Question: Tangs

[larkin3]

I have a 4 inch yellow tang and a 3.5 blue hippo tang. Any chance I can add a mason tang to the tank? I have a 90 gallon. I know they will outgrow the tank, but I can enjoy them for a couple of years. Planning to go bigger by then anyway. Thanks

 

[larkin3]

Correction to previous post. It should read a Naso tang. Victim of auto correct.

 

[DancingShark]

I don't know what kind of tang that is but its really up to the tangs individual personality.

 

[bif24701]

Those tangs are all pretty peaceful with each other. However 90 is entirely too small for a sub-adult to adult.

 

[EricP]

Naso tangs can get HUGE! A 90 is just not enough tank imho.

 

[Antics]

You can mix a Naso with the Yellow and Hippo. You'll probably want to consider an upgrade in 1-2 years though. If that isn't possible just try and re-home the tangs when they start to get too large. If you're worried about aggression issues during the introduction I would recommend purchasing an acclimation box or search the forums for a DIY solution. Can make your life a lot easier and worst case scenario you have it ready in case someone is getting bullied (or being a bully).

 

[tdileo]

Assuming you truly will upgrade in the next 2-3, maybe 4 years, I would think you will be fine. Especially if you have a lot of open swimming room and not just tons of rock.

 

[4FordFamily]

I wouldn’t put a hippo nor naso in a 90 at all — the hippo in particular can grow quickly. But, as far as aggression goes, assuming the tank size was sufficient short or long-term — the three should peacefully coexist as they’re from different genus.