Blue tang

[caitlynnanne9189]

Just looking into a SW tank but I know a few fish I definitely will want!

1) blue tang
2) clown fish
3) Picasso triggerfish
4) butterfly fish

What size tank should I be looking into starting?

[Gboy66]

Originally Posted by caitlynnanne9189

Just looking into a SW tank but I know a few fish I definitely will want!

1) blue tang
2) clown fish
3) Picasso triggerfish
4) butterfly fish

What size tank should I be looking into starting?

This would be about a 6 foot tank, so 150-180 gallons. Its a bummer the cool fish need huge tanks right?

The clown you could put in a 20! Maybe look into that, as very few people especially beginners, get such large tanks

[caitlynnanne9189]

Originally Posted by Gboy66

This would be about a 6 foot tank, so 150-180 gallons. Its a bummer the cool fish need huge tanks right?

The clown you could put in a 20! Maybe look into that, as very few people especially beginners, get such large tanks

Darn! I was looking into a 120 gallon tank found on on CL for a geat deal but was a little nervous of the size! Guess I'll just have to keep looking! I think once I have the room I'll definitely have a 150 or larger! I think I'm going to start with a 55 or 75 gallon. I have a 55 gallon that I might be able to get for dirt cheap. The person said I just want rid of it! Lol

[Gboy66]

Originally Posted by caitlynnanne9189

Darn! I was looking into a 120 gallon tank found on on CL for a geat deal but was a little nervous of the size! Guess I'll just have to keep looking! I think once I have the room I'll definitely have a 150 or larger! I think I'm going to start with a 55 or 75 gallon. I have a 55 gallon that I might be able to get for dirt cheap. The person said I just want rid of it! Lol

Lol! Well measure the 120 in length! If it is 6', i say go for it.

[caitlynnanne9189]

Originally Posted by Gboy66

Lol! Well measure the 120 in length! If it is 6', i say go for it.

It's only 200 for tank and stand! If I buy it it will definitely sit in the garage for a while but I can't pass that up. I'll see if I can contact the guy and get some measurements as its a 2 hour drive from my house.

[carey]

It's very important that it's a 6 foot tank, that way you could even have more than one tang. I have 3 in my 125g reef.

[caitlynnanne9189]

Originally Posted by carey

It's very important that it's a 6 foot tank, that way you could even have more than one tang. I have 3 in my 125g reef.

I will definitely make sure! I really want a blue tang!

[carey]

They are awesome! i have a blue tang, a yellow and a tomini. they all get along fine but the yellow can be a bit of a bully. lol

[caitlynnanne9189]

Originally Posted by carey

They are awesome! i have a blue tang, a yellow and a tomini. they all get along fine but the yellow can be a bit of a bully. lol

I read a post on here that they can be! That's ok with me since I really want the blue ones! Lol

I kinda want a nemo tank. Is there any puffer that's compatible with the blue tang a 2 clown dish. Dk what kind yet

[carey]

I'm not good with puffers, sorry. lol

What size tank are you aiming for? And when? That blue tang really needs his 6 feet of swim room they can get pretty large.

[Sergie]

I had a Valentini Puffer with two clowns and he did great. Minded his own business and no other fish bothered him. Great fish. Very vibrant colors.

[caitlynnanne9189]

Originally Posted by Sergie

I had a Valentini Puffer with two clowns and he did great. Minded his own business and no other fish bothered him. Great fish. Very vibrant colors.

Awesome thanks!

[caitlynnanne9189]

Originally Posted by carey

I'm not good with puffers, sorry. lol

What size tank are you aiming for? And when? That blue tang really needs his 6 feet of swim room they can get pretty large.

I really don't have a true limit. Its about what the fish I want need. This will be a long process. I will probably just stalk CL till I find a perfect deal that's close and then put it in the garage and build it up slowly.

[Terrance]

120g is 4ft long. That's usually the case when you're living in the states.

[caitlynnanne9189]

Originally Posted by Terrance

120g is 4ft long. That's usually the case when you're living in the states.

Hum ok! So I may have to skip on that one! I'll keep looking though.

[FTMMWS]

Originally Posted by caitlynnanne9189

Hum ok! So I may have to skip on that one! I'll keep looking though.

Patience is rewarding ,,CL is a gold mine for used aquaria .Especially if you don't mind driving a little ways..I got a 125 brand new a few years ago ,drove 3 hours to get it.. just last year i got a 280 ,drove about 2 hours to get it...I say hold out and go big..If you want those fish for life your gonna need a very large tank,do it in one shot so your not upgrading when your tang and puffer is a foot +..JMO...

[caitlynnanne9189]

Originally Posted by FTMMWS

Patience is rewarding ,,CL is a gold mine for used aquaria .Especially if you don't mind driving a little ways..I got a 125 brand new a few years ago ,drove 3 hours to get it.. just last year i got a 280 ,drove about 2 hours to get it...I say hold out and go big..If you want those fish for life your gonna need a very large tank,do it in one shot so your not upgrading when your tang and puffer is a foot +..JMO...

Very Good advice! The tank is 72 long but idk..it will sit in my garage for quite a while if I do it now but it is only 200 so idk. I'm gonna keep thinking cuz I may be able to skip the tang but I really do love them!

[FTMMWS]

All i know is most of us are never truly satisfied We always want a bigger tank...Especially if theres really no limit ,like you said..
When i got my 125 i swore it was my last upgraded ,now i have a 280..
I'm already visioning my next one ..Its a sickness i tell ya,plus having a very understanding spouse goes a long way..

[caitlynnanne9189]

Originally Posted by FTMMWS

All i know is most of us are never truly satisfied We always want a bigger tank...Especially if theres really no limit ,like you said..
When i got my 125 i swore it was my last upgraded ,now i have a 280..
I'm already visioning my next one ..Its a sickness i tell ya,plus having a very understanding spouse goes a long way..

Hehe he thinks I'm a bit crazy but won't tell me no he is kinda happy I have things I like to occupy my time with like he does for his motorcycle and dirt bike lol.

What size tank do you recommend for a full grown tang. I really love them and I do want the extra room just in case I fall in love! I'm sure you know how that goes! Lol

[FTMMWS]

Hmm,,well the blue/regal can get huge ,,one of the biggest next to the naso's and they tend to grow fast..I never owned one but have seen a buddies grow almost overnight ...I wouldn't go under 180 gallons simply because of the width ..a 125 is 6 feet long but only 18 inches wide ..a 180 gives you a 6 x 2 footprint..doesn't seem like much but once its filled with rock its a big difference ...I bet you'll be able to find something even bigger, 250 + would be my starting point ,especially if you want a puffer too.. Are you near any bigger cities ..i see your in Florida,,i lived in Jacksonville for a few years ,,nice place