yote
In Memoriam
I've seen yellow tanks that were the biggest bullies in the tank.But I've also seen them be wussy's to.Just the luck of the draw on that one.
Tangs
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OhNoNemo
i love triggers
Never had a YT,maybe look at the chocolate tang,i had one for awhile till an unfortunate accident:grumble:
valasaraptor
Proud ocelot owner!
is there any smaller tangs that will fit in a 55? i love tangs but dont have room for such a large tank
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
I doubt it. I've looked at the online stores for all the tangs, and they "suggest" a minimum of 70g for the one that need least space. You know how the stores are, when they say 70g, they actually need even more.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Yellow eye kole tangs will be fine in a 55.
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
Oh! Yellow eye kole tangs. I considered getting that one as well.
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
Oh, back to QT. Does QT has to be big enough for certain fish? I only have a 20G laying around.
yote
In Memoriam
To me,It depends on the type and size of the fish.
If you put a 6" yellow tang in a 20 gallon QT,your doing more harm than good IMHO. But for stuff like clowns,dottybacks and gobies and such,a 20 QT would fine.
If you put a 6" yellow tang in a 20 gallon QT,your doing more harm than good IMHO. But for stuff like clowns,dottybacks and gobies and such,a 20 QT would fine.
reeffreak
Reef pro
Why no love for the blue eye koles?
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
hehe. since I browsed the tangs by prices, it must be one of those expensive one and I didn't even get to it.
I see. What about a 2-3" yellow tang or Kole Yellow Eye Tang? How big the QT needs to be?
reeffreak
Reef pro
They are price about the same,maybe cheaper.I think a 20-30g would be good to QT them in.
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
andysgirl8800
Blenny Badlands
Just some tips for introducing a new tang to a tank with establlished tangs....turn off all the tank lights just before you put him in the tank. He/she will be less likely to get instant bullying and harassment. The next day, if you are noticing serious aggression from your older tangs, place a mirror up against one side of the tank to distract the other tangs. They will be more interested in a "newcomer" that looks more like themseves than the REAL newcomer.
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
That guy never replied. Have to keep looking...
That's a weird shape tank. Wonder if the fake back wall can be removed...
fish reptile tank terrarium estimated 50gallons
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
Got a yellow tang today from LiveAquaria. Just my luck, looks like it has HITH? Or maybe just scaring? LiveAquaria gave me money back, but still...
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ccCapt
Reef Hacker
Not sure what HITH is, but it looks like HLLE (Head & Lateral Line Erosion). With proper nutrition you can nurse it back to health. Good deal LA refunded your money. They are a great outfit.
reeffreak
Reef pro
Too me,it looks like a yellow tang that has recovered from HLLE.She's not bony and has nice color,I say enjoy the freebie,congrats!
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
Good to know. What's a good nutrition meal for him? Selcon on frozon? Seaweed sheet?
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Frozen foods such as mysis, fortified brine and Emerald Entree. You should give her a piece of seaweed every other day or so.
PRC
Stop Quoting Me!
Would something like that completely heal over in a fish? Or will it always have the scarring? He looks like a little fella'...I didn't particularly like Yellow tangs, but since I bought one, I really like the, the yellow is nice and bright, and mine has a really cool personality. Good luck with him. Nice that LA covered the cost, haven't ordered anything from them, but that's good to hear.
