Yellow tang in a 40?

[Reef.Blue]

Hey guys! I currently have a 40 breeder and was wondering if I could put a juvenile yellow tang in my tank for about 2 years before I upgrade to rather a 75 gallon or a 100 gallon. Provided there will be a lot of swimming space while also some crevasses for it to go in (talking about my 40 breeder). Thanks!

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

The tang police gonna get ya

 

[Freenow54]

I'm not biting on this at all the trolls will appear soon

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Lol

 

[Waters]

2 years? Probably not.....a few months....sure

 

[Tamberav]

A biota one will work for awhile but not sure about 2 years. Aggression would be my worry. Why so long for an upgrade?

 

[Elmer.]

$ 500 for a yellow tang these days…
Save your money for your tank upgrade

 

[adittam]

$ 500 for a yellow tang these days…
Save your money for your tank upgrade

or $149...

 

[Jekyl]

Nope

 

[Tony Thompson]

Just wait till you upgrade then get the yellow tang. In two years you may decide not to upgrade.

 

[Jekyl]

The tang police gonna get ya

Love how people marginalize the health of pets for humor

 

[Reef.Blue]

A biota one will work for awhile but not sure about 2 years. Aggression would be my worry. Why so long for an upgrade?

Its just the expense, tanks are pretty pricey especially larger ones.

 

[Reef.Blue]

The tang police gonna get ya

Im currently hiding from them lol

 

[Zach B]

Agreed, less than a year. I kept a biota baby in a 45 but only for about 4-5months

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

 

[Doctorgori]

gheez, you do realize gold…errh I mean yellow fish grow to the size and shape of the tank, you are gonna get a 40 gallon square fish …I’m calling the authorities

 

[Dburr1014]

Love how people marginalize the health of pets for humor

I think they just mean it's not a good idea for the fish. There will be lots of people saying no to the thought.
Is say no, only a couple months and it will need a bigger home but why not wait until you have the home it needs op?

 

[Dburr1014]

$ 500 for a yellow tang these days…
Save your money for your tank upgrade

I remember they were so common, they were $20

 

[Tamberav]

Its just the expense, tanks are pretty pricey especially larger ones.

Do you have a petco? They sell 75g at a good price during the sales and they have 60g now too.

$175 right now on Petco website for as 75g... I believe they go as cheap as $125 during the per gallon sales.

Yellow Tangs are expensive too tho... $150-$200 - can just put that money and get a nice upgrade sooner.

 

[Doctorgori]

Hey guys! I currently have a 40 breeder and was wondering if I could put a juvenile yellow tang in my tank for about 2 years before I upgrade to rather a 75 gallon or a 100 gallon. Provided there will be a lot of swimming space while also some crevasses for it to go in (talking about my 40 breeder). Thanks!

I think the useful info is eventually you’ll notice the fast growth rate and he will need all 4ft clear swimming space… year or so maybe?