Mimic yellow vs yellow tang

[Travis55]

Hey all. I REALLY want a yellow tang but my tank is only 4ft. My lfs has a small mimic yellow tang and i lime it more than a standard yellow tang. Will this work in my 55?

[joy13]

Is it the color you want? Do you have corals? I would suggest a lemon peel angel if you don't have corals. I don't think putting a tang in a 55 is a very good idea since they are prone to stress related diseases that can effect a whole tank. They need a lot of room even little ones and a lot of current.

If you really want a tang start saving all your money to get a bigger tank it will be better for the fish and a lot less stress for both of you.

[AquaRick]

+1 to everything Joy said.

[Travis55]

Originally Posted by joy13

Is it the color you want? Do you have corals? I would suggest a lemon peel angel if you don't have corals. I don't think putting a tang in a 55 is a very good idea since they are prone to stress related diseases that can effect a whole tank. They need a lot of room even little ones and a lot of current.

If you really want a tang start saving all your money to get a bigger tank it will be better for the fish and a lot less stress for both of you.

My lfs has a yellow angel.... i guess its the fish the mimic tang mimics. Could i do a yellow angel and a bicolor angel?

[joy13]

Only one angel per tank unless it is a huge tank most don't get along well with others there are rare occasions they do but it doesn't always last.Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Lemonpeel Angelfish Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Yellow Angelfish to me the lemon peel is closer in color to a yellow tang.

[Travis55]

Originally Posted by joy13

Only one angel per tank unless it is a huge tank most don't get along well with others there are rare occasions they do but it doesn't always last.Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Lemonpeel Angelfish Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Yellow Angelfish to me the lemon peel is closer in color to a yellow tang.

Cool. What about him? Anyone have one? I like it!

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...455&pcatid=455

[FTMMWS]

Any dwarf angel will work in your 55,,i would not get any type of tang though...Plus like joy said ,one angel per tank is your best bet..I like the cherub too,,cute little fish

[Travis55]

Originally Posted by FTMMWS

Any dwarf angel will work in your 55,,i would not get any type of tang though...Plus like joy said ,one angel per tank is your best bet..I like the cherub too,,cute little fish

I just dont know what i want. I want a bright yellow angel but i REALLY want some blue fish. I dont know what blue fish to get that arent mean like damsels or too big like tangs.

[AquaRick]

Originally Posted by Travis55

I just dont know what i want. I want a bright yellow angel but i REALLY want some blue fish. I dont know what blue fish to get that arent mean like damsels or too big like tangs.

Have you thought of chromis? They are commonly found as green/blue, but there are a couple species with a dark blue color you may like. School around in the tank and are pretty cool to watch.

[Travis55]

Originally Posted by AquaRick

Have you thought of chromis? They are commonly found as green/blue, but there are a couple species with a dark blue color you may like. School around in the tank and are pretty cool to watch.

Ive heard they can be mean. Is that true?

[AquaRick]

Although they are a damsel, they are very peaceful fish. They tend to not fight with other fish.

Chromis for Sale: Blue and Green Chromis and other Reef Species

I bought a trio when i first started my tank. Down the road i wanted a larger school and added more. All the chromis I've added after the original were picked on and killed. Regardless if i added new chromis as a single or in a small group....they all ended up getting killed.

[Travis55]

Originally Posted by AquaRick

Although they are a damsel, they are very peaceful fish. They tend to not fight with other fish.

Chromis for Sale: Blue and Green Chromis and other Reef Species

I bought a trio when i first started my tank. Down the road i wanted a larger school and added more. All the chromis I've added after the original were picked on and killed. Regardless if i added new chromis as a single or in a small group....they all ended up getting killed.

So get 5 or so and add them all together?

[Leighton79]

If you want a blue and yellow fish and are thinking of a decent size, look into a bicolour angel.

[joy13]

What fish do you have in your tank now? My lemon peel was a bully even my clown was afraid of it and ended being taken out of the 55 and put in my junk tank with my blue devil so far there hasn't been any real fighting.

[Travis55]

Originally Posted by joy13

What fish do you have in your tank now? My lemon peel was a bully even my clown was afraid of it and ended being taken out of the 55 and put in my junk tank with my blue devil so far there hasn't been any real fighting.

All i have now is 3 perc clowns. Gettin a few green chromis and few gobies soon

[Leighton79]

Originally Posted by joy13

What fish do you have in your tank now? My lemon peel was a bully even my clown was afraid of it and ended being taken out of the 55 and put in my junk tank with my blue devil so far there hasn't been any real fighting.

Ha ha, I've got a bicolour that's scared of its own shadow!!

[Travis55]

Originally Posted by Leighton79

Ha ha, I've got a bicolour that's scared of its own shadow!!

I really like the bicolor. My lfs has a 3 in bicolir for $25. Maybe ill pick one up sometime

[Leighton79]

It's a nice fish but I think it's dependant on the individual specimen how they behave.

Mine is very timid and I've never seen it nip at any coral, but I've heard they can be the complete opposite.

[lovemyreef]

Originally Posted by Travis55

I just dont know what i want. I want a bright yellow angel but i REALLY want some blue fish. I dont know what blue fish to get that arent mean like damsels or too big like tangs.

We have a yellow tailed damsel in our 55gal. He hasn't caused any problem with any of our fish. They are one of the least aggressive damsels and their bodies are a beautiful bright blue... and they're cheap and hardy!

[Sammy S]

Originally Posted by Travis55

Ive heard they can be mean. Is that true?

Not necissarily mean but pushy with food, and the chromis in my school tank are quiet and shy, where the first pair the school had were pushy and irritating to the other fish. I believe it's all in the separate personalities