Hey all! Just wanted some opinions. I’d like to add a Juvenile Tang (I know they will outgrow the tank) with plans of trading it in for another juvenile when it gets bigger.
Has anyone had experience doing this? Pros and cons? Thanks!!
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@luke45
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I agree with the above statement they're beautiful and very good algae eaters as well but they can be aggressive and increase your bio load significantly in that small of a tank I learned the hard way
@Benny
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Thanks for the feedback! 🤙🏼
@BenTownsend593
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If you get a small small one I don’t see a problem with it, and personally as a larger aquarium owner I try to only by large fish for my aquariums as the small ones will likely die do to bullying by much larger tank mates. (Meaning you will likely find many people eager to buy said larger tang) As long as the tang size is within reason I see no problem with it. In fact many people own “grow out” tanks for that specific purpose.
@Benny
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👌🏽 ty for the feedback
@BenTownsend593
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The ONLY tangs I would consider for a tank that small would be either Kole tangs or tomini tangs (possibly a very small yellow tang) But again, you must remember how quickly these fish grow, and any tang you buy will likely outgrow the tank in a matter of months
@Benny
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Seems like it’s not so much of a good idea in the long run if I don’t upgrade. I know can manage to rehome the fish if it gets too big, but then again, repeating that process over and over again every year just to have a small tang in my BioCube is a turn off. Getting a bigger tank would be the best solution for me and the tang lol.
@BenTownsend593
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Probably for the best. A small coral beauty or flame angel would be happy for awhile?
@Benny
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Flame angel was a thought, but they are hit or miss with coral. They are a beauty though.
@BenTownsend593
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In my experience if well fed they never pick at corals. I’ve definitely heard of contrary evidence, but the vast majority are reef safe
@Benny
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Will look into them. My LFS always has them in stock, will pass by to check them out
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I do not recommend getting a fish you plan on trading out. Moves are stressful for fish. Unless you plan on upgrading to a bigger tank in your own home, which is slightly less stressful on them, I would stay clear of big fish. My quarantine tank is the same tank you have and I feel bad for my tangs when they don’t have all the room to swim around I know they do in my display. They need a long tank to swim from one end to the other. They are very active once they get in a big tank and are comfortable.
Thank you! So, I will upgrade to a bigger tank in about a year or two to a long style tank for more horizontal swim space rather than a cube. As far as growth, is a tang generally going to outgrow my current tank within a year? Or it would generally take longer. Have always wanted a tang, but never have bought one because the lack of tank space. Would like to start planning ahead.
I hate to be the one to say this but I would not put a tang in a 32g cube for any extended period of time. Can they “fit”? Yes. Will they thrive? No. I have several tangs. I’ve gotten tangs from extremely small to a large juvenile. The smallest tang I got was my yellow. He was the tiniest thing. Which was only 3 months ago. And he’s already grown enough I wouldn’t want him living in my quarantine (the 32g bio cube) tank. I’d say a 55g is a tank you can “start” a tang in for a year or so before you need to upgrade. Even though it’s only 23g more it’s about 27” longer. That’s a huge difference in swimming space for them which translates to a happier fish.
I agree 👍🏽 it’s best to just wait for my next tank. Thanks for the feedback!!