Tangs - Recommendations?

[ChelseaBidwell]

So, every time I look at my tank, I literally DIE inside. It doesn't feel complete without a tang or two.

That being said, at the present moment, we have an 80 gal (I am aware this is nowhere near sufficient for a tang - much less two). However, we are converting to a 240 gal in less than 3 months (details and pics for that coming soon to a build thread near you)!! I am wanting to pull the trigger on getting 1-2 juvenile tangs, but am hesitant on the current tank size. Would it be an issue on getting one now or do I absolutely need to wait until we have the 240 gal up? Are there any specific types that wouldn't be impacted in being in the 80 gal for a couple months? Are there specific types that absolutely should not be purchased until the 240 gal is ready? Since I am asking those questions, I guess I should mention that my dream tang is the Achillles. I'd also like to get the notorious Blue Hippo and Yellow tangs, but I would rather have the Achilles over the other two if they aren't compatible (I know there is no possibility of getting all 3 in my 80 gal - even if they are compatible). I should also mention that we are seeing some hair algae and getting one to help with that would be a plus, but is not the main reason I want one. What do you guys recommend? Are there any possibilities on keeping an Achilles with other tangs? Does anyone recommend other types instead? I am open to any suggestions.

 

[Dragon52]

Tangs don't usually eat GHA. I would wait until you get the 240 going for awhile & then add the tangs. Since they are grazers it's best to have some algae growing in the tank as well as feeding them nori. Probably not what you wanted to hear. There are some real tang experts on here that will add to this.

Edit: Agree on the aggression, make sure you add the tangs at the same time. This usually helps but it still comes down to each individual fish.

 

[Crabby48]

My understand some tang aggression can be directed to any fish added to tank after them.
Also you will want to have your tang list so you can added them from lest to most aggressive.

 

[Reef AquaCult]

just setup a 20-40 gal QT and pick up a trio of aquacultured yellow tangs! They come small and can grow up together. You can support the aquaculture industry and have yourself some beautiful fish. Also given their size they’ll work well with your current setup and will do even better in your new tank. And later on you can maybe add an Achilles.