Waterbox 90.3 enough for a Yellow tang ?

[Jaybeastin]

As the title stated . I really want a NICE tank and a yellow tang , but my budget is maxed out with the size of the tank. Is it a good enough size for an adult yellow tank?

 

[chipchipbro]

Probably not because.... tang police in 3,2,1.. U better run!
Imo for an adult its not enough. Maybe for a few months when it is juvenile ok.

 

[Jaybeastin]

Probably not because.... tang police in 3,2,1.. U better run!
Imo for an adult its not enough. Maybe for a few months when it is juvenile ok.

How about the 110? $500 difference smh

 

[chipchipbro]

the problem is you wont be happy with an adult yellowtang in there. He will get very aggressive and you willhave a hard time with other fish in the tank. But yeah, some keep their yellow tangs in tanks like this.
In the end its your decision and you have to deal with it. If you can get a captive juvenile YT, then it should be no problem for some time imo.

 

[Jaybeastin]

the problem is you wont be happy with an adult yellowtang in there. He will get very aggressive and you willhave a hard time with other fish in the tank. But yeah, some keep their yellow tangs in tanks like this.
In the end its your decision and you have to deal with it. If you can get a captive juvenile YT, then it should be no problem for some time imo.

Thank you and great point . I won’t get it then , I’ll try to be happy with just a flame angel lol

 

[chipchipbro]

Thank you and great point . I won’t get it then , I’ll try to be happy with just a flame angel lol

I think in the end or longterm its a good decision. You could still have one in juvi stage and the re-home him to a bigger tank (u should probably find a buyer for a YT these days)

But yeah.. I guess you have an easier life with a flame angel I mean, all your fish will be less stressed and therefore healthier.

 

[nereefpat]

How about the 110? $500 difference smh

A four foot, compared to a 3 foot, does make a big difference. Depending on other tankmates and how you do your rockwork, and flow, and feeding, QT, etc, you could make the 110 work. For example, with only small fish that it won't go postal on as tankmates, and a 2-island style rockwork with swimming room, and high flow, it will likely be fine.

 

[DothanReefer]

Hi OP, I have the 100.3 and have kept a YT in it for almost 2 years. That said, if he grows anymore I will probably have to remove him as I am doing with his blue brother....he's happy as far as I can tell and plenty of space to swim and/or sleep/hide...if you do it, get a juvi and ensure there is at least 2 cave-like places the he can retreat to....just my opinion...two pics here, first is now after tank restart, bottom one is when I first got the little guy 2 years ago. He's grown a little buy not massively. The blue tang on the other hand was about half his size when I got it, and is now 2x his size...she's getting a new home very soon...

 

[i cant think]

IMO these tangs deserve 6-7’ tanks in the longrun, no adult yellow will be happy forever in a 4’ tank. In a 48” you’d be best with a Ctenochaetus tang (Personally I find C. tominiensis and binotatus to be better for 48” tanks).

 

[Jaybeastin]

Hi OP, I have the 100.3 and have kept a YT in it for almost 2 years. That said, if he grows anymore I will probably have to remove him as I am doing with his blue brother....he's happy as far as I can tell and plenty of space to swim and/or sleep/hide...if you do it, get a juvi and ensure there is at least 2 cave-like places the he can retreat to....just my opinion...two pics here, first is now after tank restart, bottom one is when I first got the little guy 2 years ago. He's grown a little buy not massively. The blue tang on the other hand was about half his size when I got it, and is now 2x his size...she's getting a new home very soon...

Thank you , but I will avoid it :/

 

[Jaybeastin]

A four foot, compared to a 3 foot, does make a big difference. Depending on other tankmates and how you do your rockwork, and flow, and feeding, QT, etc, you could make the 110 work. For example, with only small fish that it won't go postal on as tankmates, and a 2-island style rockwork with swimming room, and high flow, it will likely be fine.

Dam you making it a little tempting to get it

 

[nereefpat]

Dam you making it a little tempting to get it

The bigger tank? Bigger is usually better, up to a point.

If budget is a barrier, look at a Aqueon/Marineland/Deep Blue/etc, if you haven't already. You could likely get a 6' 180 from Aqueon and add an overflow for cheaper than a waterbox.

 

[Jaybeastin]

The bigger tank? Bigger is usually better, up to a point.

If budget is a barrier, look at a Aqueon/Marineland/Deep Blue/etc, if you haven't already. You could likely get a 6' 180 from Aqueon and add an overflow for cheaper than a waterbox.

Budget is only an issue on the premium tanks lol can’t justify spending another $500 for 20 more gallons.