Blue hippo tang

[dromo2189]

Hello I have a 150 gallon tank right now that Is 48x24x30. I was wondering if this tank will be okay for the tang?

 

[Pschmitt]

Usually a 6' tank is recommended for a blue tang. They can get very big.

 

[melosu58]

I agree that a 6" tank is needed.

 

[dromo2189]

Okay so try to avoid unless I can get a 6 foot. Thank you

 

[Pschmitt]

I wouldn't say no tangs. I think a yellow would be ok in your tank size.

 

[A Little Fishy]

Why would you make your tank deeper that 2 feet it's such a long reach all the time ?

 

[dromo2189]

I got the tank, filter and heaters for 100 bucks

 

[Sniperhank]

I think that if the rock is done in such a way that there is lots of room to swim it would be doable. This would also be dependent on the other fish in the system. I wouldn't do more than 2 tangs in it personally.

 

[dromo2189]

Okay good. Now what do you think is the best way to do filtration. Not sure if I want to drill it or not

 

[dromo2189]

Hello at the pet store and looking st the blue hippo. Does he look okay?

 

[Sniperhank]

I always think that a sump so one can run a protein skimmer and something like an algae turf scrubber is best. You don't have to drill a tank to accomplish this, as a HOB overflow can accomplish this for you...where I'm a fan of the CPR overflow due to this brand having a 'nipple' where you can hook a pump up to suck air out of the "U" bend in it and prevent siphon loss.