Should I add another Tang?

blstravler · Dec 16, 2020

I currently have an adult Chevron Tang in my tank that is my favorite fish. Aside from the Chevron I have all Anthias and a few Chromis - everyone gets along just fine. I recently went to a larger tank and I've been thinking about adding either a Gem or a Powder Blue tang. I've had a Powder Blue in the past - however I've never had a Gem. I guess I'm looking for a Tang that would be "more likely" to get along with the Chevron - anyone one have any thoughts?

Aari007 · Dec 16, 2020

The Powder Blue may be too aggressive, but I think the Gem Tang could be ok. Other tangs that might get along would be Orange Shoulder, Scopas, or any of the Bristletooth Tangs. They are usually peaceful.

nereefpat · Dec 16, 2020

Is this for a Reefer 425 (90 gallon)? I would stick to one. A gem would fit better. I wouldn't put a powder in a 4' tank.

blstravler · Dec 16, 2020

nereefpat said:
Is this for a Reefer 425 (90 gallon)? I would stick to one. A gem would fit better. I wouldn't put a powder in a 4' tank.

No - per the above have a larger tank.

blstravler · Dec 16, 2020

Aari007 said:
The Powder Blue may be too aggressive, but I think the Gem Tang could be ok. Other tangs that might get along would be Orange Shoulder, Scopas, or any of the Bristletooth Tangs. They are usually peaceful.

I was thinking about a Koi Scopas Tangs - maybe I'll go that route. Though like the Gems they get pricey.

nereefpat · Dec 16, 2020

blstravler said:
No - per the above have a larger tank.

How am I to know if the 425 is the "recently larger" tank or not?

blstravler · Dec 16, 2020

nereefpat said:
How am I to know if the 425 is the "recently larger" tank or not?

Maybe click on the Build Thread Contributor badge? You obviously did some looking to guess it was my old 425xl.

nereefpat · Dec 16, 2020

blstravler said:
Maybe click on the Build Thread Contributor badge? You obviously did some looking to guess it was my old 425xl.

What? Good luck.

piranhaman00 · Dec 16, 2020

nereefpat said:
What? Good luck.

You were supposed to have stalked OP to find their current tank size duh.

What size tank?

blstravler · Dec 16, 2020

nereefpat said:
What? Good luck.

If you don't know what the Build Thread Contributor badge is it's really handy - will link you to the persons build thread.

wenliu51 · Dec 16, 2020

Getting a little heated over here re tank size.

blstravler · Dec 16, 2020

wenliu51 said:
Getting a little heated over here re tank size.

EXACTLY! lol

My new tank is 54”x28”x22” so display is like 140 gallons.

piranhaman00 · Dec 16, 2020

blstravler said:
EXACTLY! lol

My new tank is 54”x28”x22” so display is like 140 gallons.

too small

josvanmeer · Dec 17, 2020

Id have to agree that neither the gem or actually your current chevron tang are good to have in that tank as a forever home. They all get too big. Get a yellow tang instead? Powder blue are also downright nasty tangs, you really dont want those. Not that yellows are any better, but they only get nasty when they have claimed the tank so I would just buy a young one and let it settle in and work his way up from the bottom of the totempole.

I would rather recommend the Convict tang/Atlantic Blue or a Tomini tang. I think those will fit great in that tank forever since they dont get over 8-9" and they aren't aggressive as yellow/purple or powders.

blstravler · Dec 17, 2020

josvanmeer said:
Id have to agree that neither the gem or actually your current chevron tang are good to have in that tank as a forever home. They all get too big. Get a yellow tang instead? Powder blue are also downright nasty tangs, you really dont want those. Not that yellows are any better, but they only get nasty when they have claimed the tank so I would just buy a young one and let it settle in and work his way up from the bottom of the totempole.

I would rather recommend the Convict tang/Atlantic Blue or a Tomini tang. I think those will fit great in that tank forever since they dont get over 8-9" and they aren't aggressive as yellow/purple or powders.

Thanks for the feedback. I had a Powder Blue 15 years ago and was never a problem - had him until I took my tank down. Seems like I got lucky based on all of the feedback and posts I've read. Yellows are definitely off the table. I've thought about the Tomini's before. I'm still undecided as the Chevron isn't going anywhere - I got him as a Juvenile about a 18 months ago and he's pretty much full adult colours now and that's what I really like.