A Little Tang Help.....

[Carz]

So I have a 250 tank. I have a purple, blue and a powder blue tang. My friend is going to tear his tank down due to work and want to give me a few fish. The only one that is a major concern is his Whitecheek Tang.....I would love to have him, but with a powder blue.........Your thoughts??

 

[Auquanut]

I've never tried it. It might be a gamble, but it IS a big tank. I've seen powder blues and powder browns get along together, but don't know if they grew up together. If they're both adult, I don't think I'd risk it. I'm sure you'll get more experienced advice.

 

[Carz]

They are both young fish. Only about 3" long. My blue has only been in my tank for 3 weeks, but was in QT for 4 weeks.

 

[Dragon52]

I you can catch the blue & re-release with the white cheek it might be ok or rearrange the rock work 1st then release the WC.

When I add a new fish I go dark on the tank until the next day, that also helps.

 

[Carz]

I am not willing to sacrifice the powder blue. Always wanted one and now I got him and he is thriving. Really not a big deal. I have no problem saying no to the White cheek Tang. I am sure he will find a new home fast. I just thought if there was a chance.

 

[ironman187]

With a tank that big it should be ok. I've seen people put multiple tangs of the same species in a 180 with great success.

 

[nereefpat]

What are the tank's dimensions?
Any other tangs coming in, or just the white cheek?

 

[Carz]

Tank is 6 foot. He has a yellow, but dont think I want to chance that with my purple.

 

[dwest]

I’d pass on the new guy. But if you do it, I have found that mirrors are also helpful for dispersing tang aggression.