What Tang(s) in a 36x36x27?

[Velcro]

I'll be moving my kole Tang into this new system soon. What other options might I have in this footprint. It will be mostly wrasses other than the tangs.

 

[davocean]

Well, my honest opinion, while you have volume, the footprint is not really ideal for tangs.
If it were me, I'd stick w/ just the kole, and if you had to have one more I guess a small bristletooth/tomini

I don't like aggression in my tank personally, so like my 120g I only keep one tang, a lavendar and I let him rule as the only tang.

There are just so many other fish choices that fit that footprint better

 

[ihavecrabs]

I'd have to agree with @davocean

Better to keep aggression to a minimum [emoji4]

 

[minus9]

I have a 36x36x16 90g and I would love to get a white tail bristletooth tang, but I'm having a hard time rationalizing getting one. If it were 48" long, then maybe? So I feel your pain.

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

hipo tang doesnt need a huge tank.

 

[Jmas4]

hipo tang doesnt need a huge tank.

Are you being serious? I really hope that was a joke.

+1 to davocean

 

[SashimiTurtle]

hipo tang doesnt need a huge tank.

"Hippo tangs don't need a big tank..."
She's 13" long and lives in a 8'x4' frag tank at my local reef store.

 

[Jesterrace]

I'll be moving my kole Tang into this new system soon. What other options might I have in this footprint. It will be mostly wrasses other than the tangs.

Umm, none. I personally wouldn't put any tang in a tank less than 4 feet long, but if the Kole is used to cramped quarters then it will probably be fine.

 

[DeniseAndy]

There is a difference between living and thriving. I personally do not like many tangs in tanks unless they are long and large. I love seeing tangs out in the wild or in huge public aquariums. I had a Kole tang in my 7' 210g for 12 years and currently have a yellow tang (saved from a tank crash by other person). I would only put in a Kole/Tomini and if you are going to have lots of algae areas maybe a yellow or purple. They just need more room to swim IMO.

However, most animals make due with what they are given. So, ultimately it is up to you to provide a good environment for them.

 

[wowkingjames]

I'm curious how many tangs would you recomend in a 240 gal long (72" x 30" 25")?

 

[DeniseAndy]

Kole/Tomini or one of the yellow/purple/black since they are smaller or one each. I am just not a fan of larger tangs in system. Maybe a powder blue or brown, but would be better if it was a 7' rather than 6'. Again, jmo. Others feel very differently.

 

[DeniseAndy]

To clarify, I just think there are so many fish to choose from that can fit any system well, that putting tangs into smaller systems... it seems like a better solution is out there.

 

[davocean]

I'm curious how many tangs would you recomend in a 240 gal long (72" x 30" 25")?

Depends on type, and how you intro.
Add something like a sohal or clown, and they may beat up any newcomers.
Pick some of the small/medium sized less aggressive, and you could probably have a good number in that size tank.
You may consider your bioload more than swim space for most tangs

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

i have a naso, desjardini, small hippo, powder brown and an achilies in my 6x3 280. I dont have a ton of rocks in there however.