Chevron tang - Aquarium Advice

schmilnik · 12-02-2007, 10:41 PM

Hey I have a blue tang and I asked my LFS to pick up a chevron tang for me are these two going to be compatible?

ellisz · 12-03-2007, 02:01 AM

different family so that is good. What size tank?

**melosu58** · 12-03-2007, 06:36 PM

I`m asking the same question. Tank size that is.

Innovator · 12-03-2007, 09:20 PM

It matters not the Family of tang or surgeonfish as they will scuffle for territories and food regardless of similarities. Blue "Hippo" tangs, Paracanthurus hepatus, tend to be docile compared to most tangs, unless of course your blue tang is Acanthurus coeruleus, which can be fiesty.

ellisz · 12-04-2007, 01:44 AM

yes but those of the same family tend to fight worse, correct? I have a Sailfin and a Kole that are doing great. I have a yellow that I have not added in fears of the fighting that might ensue. Everything I have seen said to not match up same family types, although I have seen it done ...

flanque · 12-07-2007, 08:58 PM

You have to keep in mind personality and also established territories. Some fish which are meant to be perfectly OK with each other will fight just because of personalities.

I was apparently meant to be able to add a bi-colour angel to my tank with a scopas tang, with caution. It was a disaster. The bi-colour is now in a hospital tank recovering after a vicious attack by the tang.

I thought a general rule is not to mix tangs unless there's lots of space, or you add them together. Seems with two already, you're running a might risk there in my view.

ellisz · 12-07-2007, 09:12 PM

I had heard that adding together or adding the largest more dominant last can work. This is where I am at. The sail fin is no where near as aggressive as the yellow. The kole is not aggressive at all. If I add the yellow, it will be after a rock re-work. I have a 180 gal display with 6 fish. I think it might work. I will have to be prepared to disassemble if needed though. Kind of why the yellow is in the 100 gal frag tank ...

Adding fish can be tricky!

flanque · 12-07-2007, 09:15 PM

I'd still be cautious. I thought my tang was a real weakling and scared too easy. Turns out he was pretty much the opposite.

Good luck anyhow.

12-02-2007, 10:41 PM	#1
schmilnik Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 96	Chevron tang Hey I have a blue tang and I asked my LFS to pick up a chevron tang for me are these two going to be compatible?

12-03-2007, 02:01 AM	#2
ellisz Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,676 Images: 9	different family so that is good. What size tank? __________________ 180 gal Display, 100 gal basement sump, 33 gal refugium, 3x250 MH, 2x160 VHO actinics, zoos, some softies, LPS & lots of acros and other SPS. 100 gal prop tank plumbed into main system w/ 2x96 PC lights and 1x150 MH,

12-04-2007, 01:44 AM	#5
ellisz Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,676 Images: 9	yes but those of the same family tend to fight worse, correct? I have a Sailfin and a Kole that are doing great. I have a yellow that I have not added in fears of the fighting that might ensue. Everything I have seen said to not match up same family types, although I have seen it done ... __________________ 180 gal Display, 100 gal basement sump, 33 gal refugium, 3x250 MH, 2x160 VHO actinics, zoos, some softies, LPS & lots of acros and other SPS. 100 gal prop tank plumbed into main system w/ 2x96 PC lights and 1x150 MH,

12-07-2007, 08:58 PM	#6
flanque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 700 Images: 15	You have to keep in mind personality and also established territories. Some fish which are meant to be perfectly OK with each other will fight just because of personalities. I was apparently meant to be able to add a bi-colour angel to my tank with a scopas tang, with caution. It was a disaster. The bi-colour is now in a hospital tank recovering after a vicious attack by the tang. I thought a general rule is not to mix tangs unless there's lots of space, or you add them together. Seems with two already, you're running a might risk there in my view. __________________ Kind regards, [flanque] View My Webshots Website Help save the Great Barrier Reef! Get involved in reef conservation!

12-07-2007, 09:12 PM	#7
ellisz Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,676 Images: 9	I had heard that adding together or adding the largest more dominant last can work. This is where I am at. The sail fin is no where near as aggressive as the yellow. The kole is not aggressive at all. If I add the yellow, it will be after a rock re-work. I have a 180 gal display with 6 fish. I think it might work. I will have to be prepared to disassemble if needed though. Kind of why the yellow is in the 100 gal frag tank ... Adding fish can be tricky! __________________ 180 gal Display, 100 gal basement sump, 33 gal refugium, 3x250 MH, 2x160 VHO actinics, zoos, some softies, LPS & lots of acros and other SPS. 100 gal prop tank plumbed into main system w/ 2x96 PC lights and 1x150 MH,

12-03-2007, 09:20 PM	#4
Innovator Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,606	It matters not the Family of tang or surgeonfish as they will scuffle for territories and food regardless of similarities. Blue "Hippo" tangs, Paracanthurus hepatus, tend to be docile compared to most tangs, unless of course your blue tang is Acanthurus coeruleus, which can be fiesty.

12-07-2007, 09:15 PM	#8
flanque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 700 Images: 15	I'd still be cautious. I thought my tang was a real weakling and scared too easy. Turns out he was pretty much the opposite. Good luck anyhow. __________________ Kind regards, [flanque] View My Webshots Website Help save the Great Barrier Reef! Get involved in reef conservation!

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