Blue Hippo Tangs in a 90G

[Bloomk]

I have a 90G and i really want a Blue Hippo Tang... I heard they need a larger tank cause they get big? how long do they take to get to big for a 90g? Is it possible to get one and keep it till it gets a specific siz then trade him for another small one (rinse and repeat)?

 

[austinsdad]

They are recommended for a 6' tank. The 90 is only 4' if I remember. They need to swim and 125g is recommended.

Catching and trading that fish subjects him to a lot of stress. You don't wann stress a hippo, as I belive they are ick magnets anyway.

Look at Kole Tangs for smaller tanks.

 

[Bloomk]

seriously? so i just invested almost $700 in this 90 gallon just to find out the tank is not big enough for the one fish i wanted most? Almost makes me want to sell it all and quit... this sucks..

 

[hiltymj]

Don't quit! There are tons of beautiful fish out there you can put in a 90g! Trust me your money is well spent

 

[Bloomk]

now i'm reading my tank is to small for yellow tangs as well.. These are the fish i wanted..

 

[Mrc8858]

seriously? so i just invested almost $700 in this 90 gallon just to find out the tank is not big enough for the one fish i wanted most? Almost makes me want to sell it all and quit... this sucks..

Ya this hobby can be very discouraging at times but imo I wouldn't give up either settle for a smaller tang or upgrade to a bigger tank... id almost guarantee when everything Sed and done and u have a finished tank ull look back and ask urself how u could even think of quitting lol sorry for the disappointment though : /

 

[Bloomk]

my hole goal was bright vivid colors.. not to mention i have 5 kids who all want nemo, dory, and the whole crew.. i realize that even if my tank was big enough it would take a while to do all this, but i just knocked 2 of the main attractions off the list.. Is the yellow tang hardier? could i keep them for a year or 2 then give them away?

 

[melosu58]

IMO you could do the yellow eyed Kole or a yellow tang. Those and the tangs in the bristle tooth tangs are the only ones I could recommend for a 90 gallon tank.

 

[Smitty]

And as an FYI... the tank in Nemo is impossible to keep as not all the fish are not compatible. And I don't see why you can't have a yellow tang in there.

 

[Bloomk]

i can have a yellow tang? Yipee!!!! I like the bright colored fish.. Love clown fish, firefish, tellow tangs are great.. Is there a list (with photos) of reef safe fish that also says how big of a tank they need? I would love that..

 

[Bloomk]

And as an FYI... the tank in Nemo is impossible to keep as not all the fish are not compatible. And I don't see why you can't have a yellow tang in there.

huh? Did you mistype something?

 

[melosu58]

Saltwater Fish: Marine Aquarium Fish for Saltwater Aquariums

This is what I use.

 

[austinsdad]

I agree. Yellow is much hardier and can do a smaller tank IME. You don't like the Yellow Eyed Kole or the tomini tangs?

 

[Bloomk]

Saltwater Fish: Marine Aquarium Fish for Saltwater Aquariums

This is what I use.

That site says the hippo tang is a hardy beginner fish!!?

 

[bootz]

Kole eye tang ftw

 

[Bloomk]

Also,it might help to know, I am color blind so that's probably why I like the bright solid color fish (or ones that area few solid colors).

 

[Bloomk]

Kole eye tang ftw

I actually dont like those, there are other fish I'd rather have. not enough color for my eyes I guess? Sorry, not meaning to offend

 

[Bloomk]

Saltwater Fish: Marine Aquarium Fish for Saltwater Aquariums

This is what I use.

This says that the the blue hippo tang is a good beginner fish?

 

[melosu58]

You did see the 180 gallon minimum right?

 

[Bloomk]

heres a question, if i plan to get a bigger tank down the road, can i get a hippo tang? I mean, if she is small then she is ok in a 90 right? I guess i want to know why there is a problem, not just "nope, don't do it"