Tang Growth
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We need a federal government program to tag reef fish with transmitters so that we can track how far they travel during thier lifespan. Only then can we determine the proper size tank for each species of reef fish.
Until this is done, we will never truely know if a 40 gallon tank is more detrimental to the Tang than is a 100 gallon tank.
Until this is done, we will never truely know if a 40 gallon tank is more detrimental to the Tang than is a 100 gallon tank.
The tang issue is probably the most debated thing in the hobby. I once saw a post by some guy from Singapore with 5 tangs in a 65 gallon aquarium, and there are some people who think tangs should NEVER be kept in a tank of any size under any circumstances.
IMO, the bigger the better for tangs. Why settle for the minimum recommended size? Yellow tangs, for example, grow HUGE in 1000 gallon tanks, but are stunted in most tanks, like 40-120. Tangs really love to swim, and since most other fish we keep don't present such space demands, most people don't have great big tanks.
I had a yellow in my 70. He was fat and healthy but didn't seem happy in there. I also wanted to grow caulerpa, so I took him back to the LFS.
We talk so much about keeping animals healthy, but what about keeping them happy??? Sure, an elephant might be healthy on 20 acres with a watering hole and *lots* of food, but would it be happy? The same goes for a 3 ton orca at a public aquarium, or a polar bear in a zoo.
I think a large indoor pond would make more sense for tangs than a rectangular aquarium. Maybe an 8' diameter circle 3' deep. I still wouldn't put certain species in there.
IMO, the bigger the better for tangs. Why settle for the minimum recommended size? Yellow tangs, for example, grow HUGE in 1000 gallon tanks, but are stunted in most tanks, like 40-120. Tangs really love to swim, and since most other fish we keep don't present such space demands, most people don't have great big tanks.
I had a yellow in my 70. He was fat and healthy but didn't seem happy in there. I also wanted to grow caulerpa, so I took him back to the LFS.
We talk so much about keeping animals healthy, but what about keeping them happy??? Sure, an elephant might be healthy on 20 acres with a watering hole and *lots* of food, but would it be happy? The same goes for a 3 ton orca at a public aquarium, or a polar bear in a zoo.
I think a large indoor pond would make more sense for tangs than a rectangular aquarium. Maybe an 8' diameter circle 3' deep. I still wouldn't put certain species in there.
Im working on converting my basement into a reef aquarium. I am going to put in a poured floor and then custom install swimming pool liner around the walls an over the floor. This should be well over 10,000 gallons when finished.
My tang should be happy there.
I need to come up with plans for filtration. I am planning to use my neighbor's basement for the sump.
My tang should be happy there.
I need to come up with plans for filtration. I am planning to use my neighbor's basement for the sump.
Dave, by purchasing it to begin with he was supporting the importation of more to go into even smaller tanks. I was at the LFS yesterday and a guy was buying two yellow Tangs to go in his new 29 Eclipse.
Bigtank, if you read these posts I am sure you saw were there are some that think all marine life was put on earth for man's pleasure to do with it as he feels.
Steve
Bigtank, if you read these posts I am sure you saw were there are some that think all marine life was put on earth for man's pleasure to do with it as he feels.
Steve
Steve
I know what you mean. Ivy and I stood behind a elderly couple today that bought 1 maroon clown, 1 watchman goby, 2 chromis, 1 cleaner shrimp for their 30 gallon. I was talking with the gentleman who ws along for the ride. We were talking about how relaxing the tanks are except when you think of the expense. He nodded and wispered yea, more so when these are to replace the ones that died.
who knows what else is in that 30, at least these were appropiate size fish
I know what you mean. Ivy and I stood behind a elderly couple today that bought 1 maroon clown, 1 watchman goby, 2 chromis, 1 cleaner shrimp for their 30 gallon. I was talking with the gentleman who ws along for the ride. We were talking about how relaxing the tanks are except when you think of the expense. He nodded and wispered yea, more so when these are to replace the ones that died.
who knows what else is in that 30, at least these were appropiate size fish
naesco,
I sure wish I had a Vlamingi. So beautiful.
They need a huge tank and then some though, plus they cost a lot themselves.
Fishaholic,
They have a maroon in a 30? Mine takes up almost half my 70 (territorial). He would wreak havoc with other fish in a 30! Too cool though.
Hopefully all tang species will one day be available tank-raised. I believe they would be happier in aquariums than wild ones, having never been in the vast ocean.
I sure wish I had a Vlamingi. So beautiful.
Fishaholic,
They have a maroon in a 30? Mine takes up almost half my 70 (territorial). He would wreak havoc with other fish in a 30! Too cool though.
Hopefully all tang species will one day be available tank-raised. I believe they would be happier in aquariums than wild ones, having never been in the vast ocean.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by naesco:
<STRONG>"How big is your Naesco?"
Mine is about 6 inches. It is bigger than Marinelife's and mine as blue dots all over it.
</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Less than six inches can be a problem
I would seek immediate medical help, the blue dots sound serious
With all these manly problems I am sure it does make you feelbetter thinkng someone is smaller
<STRONG>"How big is your Naesco?"
Mine is about 6 inches. It is bigger than Marinelife's and mine as blue dots all over it.
Less than six inches can be a problem
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Quillen:
<STRONG>It came off the webpage that he indicated above, if you want to go look around more.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Wish I could, but wishing only helps soo much.. I just have very limited access here..
<STRONG>It came off the webpage that he indicated above, if you want to go look around more.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Wish I could, but wishing only helps soo much.. I just have very limited access here..
Emily
mine looks a lot similar to yours except she has blue dots all over her body, not just near the face areea. Also she has bright blue lips. Marinelife felt that that was a distinguishing factor. Any ideas.
Mickes you can do to the search function and type in naso lopeszi; not a pretty fish; knda ugly to be honest.
mine looks a lot similar to yours except she has blue dots all over her body, not just near the face areea. Also she has bright blue lips. Marinelife felt that that was a distinguishing factor. Any ideas.
Mickes you can do to the search function and type in naso lopeszi; not a pretty fish; knda ugly to be honest.
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