Can I keep a juvenile yellow purple or tomini tang in my reef tank

aidenreefer
Aiden
@aidenreefer · 17 hours ago

I was wondering if I could keep a juvenile tang in this tank I will trade when it gets bigger I was thinking about a yellow purple or even a tomini tang feel free to leave thoughts your opinions matter to me.

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How long is it?

It’s taller than long

You trying to have it eat algae or something? Tangs like long lines to swim in. Tomini less so but seems like they need lots of rock to graze. Follow your heart but I’m not sure they’d be happy for long in there. But what do I know? Fish are weird.

Ok I like them because there a center peice but yes some like weird standards thanks for the info

Yeah I get it. Tangs are my favorite fish. I never want to run a tank without them again. But I was also like you. Always wanted to push the boundaries. Now that I have them, I see why they need the space. They are nuts with energy and never stop eating. Doesn’t hurt to try though if you’re stubborn. Just have a rehome plan. I’d def go for the Tomini or bristletooth type.

Ok thanks brother

Tomini would be my pick out of those. Yellow and purple tangs can get bossy fast, so I’d only do it if you’ve got a solid rehome plan lined up.

Only the tang will be there nothing else Mabye a blenny

Tomini is a solid call then. A blenny buddy should be fine too, just give them plenty of

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