White Tail Bristletooth Tang Advice

[re76]

So I am starting to plan out my next fish purchase. Looking for some advice and guidance.

My tank is a Red Sea Reefer 450 which is 59" long by 20" wide. It is a mixed reef system.

I really want to get a tang next and have been eyeing the White Tail Bristletooth Tang. From my research they are very peaceful and would be a good fit for my size tank.

Currently my tank has:

Melanurus Wrasse
Royal Gramma
Diamond Goby
2x Mocha Ocellaris Clowns
2x Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
2x Peppermint Shrimp

Would a White Tail Bristletooth tang be a good addition? Is there any reason he/she wouldn't get along with my other fish?

Looking ahead to the future I think I will probably not be looking to add many more fish. If anything maybe just one or two more type of wrasse, or maybe some Anthias, but the recent write up by Melypr has made me rethink the Anthias idea.

 

[sc50964]

I think that's a wonderful addition They are peaceful and colorful.

 

[davocean]

Yeah should be no problem, and peaceful somewhat as tangs go, but you know, pretty much all tangs can be a little ticky, but I was waiting for them to be in stock for my 120g

 

[eatbreakfast]

Agreed, it should be a good fit.

 

[pickupman66]

I will agree with the above as well. They stay small and would be good. you could also look at a Lineatus as well. very similar fish.

 

[blueface]

Mine is a demon & ended up killing my Red Sea regal. I regret adding it to my 220.

 

[Swoody]

Mine is a demon & ended up killing my Red Sea regal. I regret adding it to my 220.

There you have it... luck of the draw! That being said mine is pretty much a model citizen.

 

[4FordFamily]

I agree I think it'll be a great fit. I like kole even more!

 

[Flippers4pups]

My Tomini has been very well behaved. Has been a very good addition to my reef. One of my favorites.

 

[Eva Rose]

I have a Whitetail Bristletooth and love it. I agree you would enjoy a Kole or a Whitetail. They have the beauty of a tang & are a nice compact size. The way they swim is fun to watch too -They sort of "be-bop" in the tank as they pick off the rocks.