Tang recommendations

Breakthecycle2 · Apr 15, 2015

Looking for a tang for my new 200 gallon.I had an Achilles or Naso in mind.

jsker · Apr 15, 2015

I have a Kole yellow eye tang and a hippo tang. The kole is by far my favorite

Reefing Madness · Apr 16, 2015

Nasos get rather huge, I'd go with the Achilles.

Trex · Apr 16, 2015

What are the dimensions?

hybridazn · Apr 16, 2015

That's a tough one. The naso gets big but that will take years. The Achilles stays around 10" max but they have a major attitude. It's a tough one since I love both, but I would go with the achilles

4FordFamily · Apr 16, 2015

hybridazn said:
That's a tough one. The naso gets big but that will take years. The Achilles stays around 10" max but they have a major attitude. It's a tough one since I love both, but I would go with the achilles

I agree. They are very tough fish to keep, but just do your research.

eatbreakfast · Apr 16, 2015

Nothing looks quite like an achilles tang when healthy. But can be susceptible to ich and it is very noticeable on an achilles. They also are mean, even by tang standards.

Bassett22 · Apr 16, 2015

Ive always heard the Achilles are rather tough to keep, not because of aggression but because they prefer extremely strong flow. What size is the 200? is it a 4' Deep Dimension? Do you only want one tang?

Breakthecycle2 · Apr 16, 2015

Trex said:
What are the dimensions?

72x28x22

Breakthecycle2 · Apr 16, 2015

3fordfamily said:
I agree. They are very tough fish to keep, but just do your research.

I've had an Achilles before.

Breakthecycle2 · Apr 16, 2015

Bassett22 said:
Ive always heard the Achilles are rather tough to keep, not because of aggression but because they prefer extremely strong flow. What size is the 200? is it a 4' Deep Dimension? Do you only want one tang?

I'd prefer to have 2 of different species.

Breakthecycle2 · Apr 16, 2015

I am open to other suggestions, not just the two I mentioned. I do not however, want a yellow or kole tang.

NeuroticAquatics · Apr 16, 2015

Do you have any fish in already?

I have a Purple Tang and Blonde Naso in my 240g. I like Tomini Tangs when the orange on their fins is bright. Achilles are beautiful, but tough to acclimate and keep.