Wes888
Reef enthusiast
I see lot of people stock quite a few flavors of tangs? I got my blue hippo because of Dory. But boy, do they poop! Why tangs? Especially the yellow one. Seems to be very popular. Just curious.
Why Tangs
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yote
In Memoriam
I think its because a lot of folks think of tangs as being THE saltwater fish.
winyfrog
Yep!
I love tangs, they are my favorite saltwater fish and they are REEF safe.
Tangs are a popular fish with alot to choose from. Yellow tangs usually end up in peoples tanks because they are pretty hardy.
Tangs are a popular fish with alot to choose from. Yellow tangs usually end up in peoples tanks because they are pretty hardy.
Melosu58
Reef enthusiast
I agree. They are very reef safe and are herbivores if you have any algea sprouting up. They are my favorite fish also. I have three.
Reefrookie
Not so new anymore!
Also I think some people like tangs because of their potential size an colors
More Tang For Your Buck!
More Tang For Your Buck!
daugherty
part time reefer
i love tangs because they are so peacefull unless you get a sohol(sp)
dcantucson
Reef pro
1) They don't jump out of my tank.
2) They don't eat or pick at my corals (like Angels do-love them too)
3) Lots and lots or variety to choose from, i.e. color, style, size etc
4) Pretty hardy for the most part (Powder Blues seem to be an ick magnet)
5) Not overly priced, good value.
6) Great personalities
7) Easy to feed. Will eat almost anything, usually
Okay that's enough.
2) They don't eat or pick at my corals (like Angels do-love them too)
3) Lots and lots or variety to choose from, i.e. color, style, size etc
4) Pretty hardy for the most part (Powder Blues seem to be an ick magnet)
5) Not overly priced, good value.
6) Great personalities
7) Easy to feed. Will eat almost anything, usually
Okay that's enough.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
I'll also add that they're very active. They hardly ever hide, so you get to watch them and enjoy them. Not like my pair of mandarins that I see only three times a year.
yote
In Memoriam
Thought I'd help ya out there a little David:D
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
Lol @ 6
yote
In Memoriam
Ya know,I never realized that tangs actually have teeth,untill I was doing some maintance on my tank today:shock:
dcantucson
Reef pro
Thanks yote for the help. That was just what I needed after a long day. A good laugh. :lol: Too funny!
KidJ57
Struggling Reef Addict
Well Yote, I do believe I have seen your remedy for an asshole Tang in a previous post White River Fly Shop Stimulator Dry Fly - 3-Pack
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
I agree with dcans list. They are def my fav fish.
RFD
Reefing newb
Their eyes are big which gives you a sense of connection- where most other fish jump away from you- the sleek body and speed of grazing is like a race car and the variety of colors is alluring. You know it's a tang when you see it. i had bulldogs and no one ever came up to me and asked " is that a Retriever?"
LOL-
LOL-
Wes888
Reef enthusiast
hehe. but they are not tang. They are Dory! :D
Alexander
Reef enthusiast
I learned that the hard way! he came and has gone already!
winyfrog
Yep!
I have a sohol that was donated to my 850 because he was a :pooh:hole :) He has been a perfect angel in my tank (knock on wood). But my tank is larger then most, I would never put one in my 180.
My blue hippo tangs will tease him it is pretty funny. they will sneak up behind him "sammy" and nip at his tail when he turns around to get them they have already swam away. Its pretty funny to watch.
KidJ57
Struggling Reef Addict
yet another tally in the "For Tang" column...HUMOR!
Ted
Living one day at a time
Just kills me winy wouldnt put one in her "little" tank its just a 180:grumble:
