Tang like fish for 55

[Darylb]

I really like tangs but obviously tank size is an issue so what other fish are sorta tang like but suitable? Thanks in advance

 

[carey]

Lemonpeel angels are just as yellow as a yellow tang. Very pretty fish.

 

[Darylb]

Are they coral friendly tho?

 

[bettaowner]

Mystery wrasses are reef safe and could be ok in your tank. They are very colorful so if your looking for something striking, this might be the perfect fish.

 

[Darylb]

Ill google them do they need any specific requirements

 

[Sniperhank]

I have a coral beauty in my reef...though I'd trade it in for another orange back wrasse ever since I stumbled upon one a week or 2 ago. Amazingly colorful reef safe wrasse.

 

[melosu58]

I know I'll be the bad guy on this but I think the yellow eyed kole tang or one of the other bristle tooth tangs would be ok in a 55. They are rated for a 70 gallon tank and dont swim as much as the other tangs. JMO.

 

[Darylb]

Do you think if I got it small I could keep it long enough for it to go into a bigger tank in a year or so

 

[melosu58]

I had a yellow eyed kole tang in a 55 for seven years and then moved it into a 125 for the last 8 yrs. Im only talking about the bristle tooth tangs.

 

[Darylb]

So something like a tomini?

 

[melosu58]

Yes. Just remember they are herbivores when it comes time to feed. That is a good choice.

 

[Darylb]

So stock up on nori and other stuff?

 

[Gregcoyote]

Are they coral friendly tho?

No, they nip corals. A Kole is your best option but not perfect. All surgeonfish need room, but the Kole probably uses the least.

 

[Darylb]

I have been looking into upgrading I am getting a substantial amount of money in the next month or 2 so I will be going big

 

[Gregcoyote]

Goodie! Tang tank in your future.

 

[Darylb]

I'm hoping I can set up a tank like yours Greg I'm always looking to see updated pics of it

 

[Gregcoyote]

It can happen. Will be watching.

 

[Darylb]

Thanks I'm currently giving this tank an over haul it's going to be getting a new stand made up out of steel as this one is mdf and has water damage :/ then it's going to be getting a bit of over kill with metal halides my friend giving me a fixture that runs 2 400watt globes

 

[Gregcoyote]

Don't let that fixture heat the tank up too much.

 

[Darylb]

I won't it's going to sit about 2ft above the tank and ill be running at least 4 fans