Achilles tang 2 in the same tank?

[marcus aurelius]

So I'm in a huge dilemma. So a couple weeks ago my Achilles tang arrived from Marie Collectors. Along with my Sol Hal tang. Fish are doing great. I set up a 125 barrowed tank from my local fish shop. But with that being said.
Same shop had a Achilles show up in great shape no signs of Ich. With a white tail tang also. They have been in QT for a few weeks now with copper just reached 2.4. Still no signs of sickness. Eating well. My dilemma is I'm about to upgrade to my new 180. Check out the build below, would it be possible to have 2 Achilles in the same tank? I am having some acclamation boxes made. Pictures coming soon.

 

[marcus aurelius]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/180-upgrade-mixed-reef.1012730/

 

[The Ugly Phase]

Doesn't 1Achilles need a bigger tank than 180 gallons never mind 2? most people recommend 8-12ft for 1 Achilles

 

[marcus aurelius]

I also will be upgrading to a 300 gallon when they get bigger.

 

[landlubber]

I also will be upgrading to a 300 gallon when they get bigger.

I assume that this is a fish only set up and the 180 is currently cycling or is at least paid for and waiting to be set up but based on your interests it just seems like the time is now for that 300. If not I'd probably just stick with what i have as you're dealing with notoriously chippy fish towards their own kind.

 

[exnisstech]

I would never add two Achilles unless the tank was HUGE and even then I might not. I won't even keep one now. All the Achilles I've seen are tank lappers which tends to make other tangs nervous which can lead to aggression. I have a peaceful gang of 9 tangs some that I've had 8 and 9 years but no tank pacers like Achilles, powder blues etc because I feel they are disruptive to the more laid back type fish that I enjoy watching.
I moved from a standard 6ft 180g to a 7ft 330g because my tangs were looking cramped and wish I could have gone larger. I've learned to not stock with future tank upgrades in mind. Life has a way of throwing a monkey wrench into plans so I decided it's best to stock for the current tank not a future tank.

 

[areefer01]

I've learned to not stock with future tank upgrades in mind. Life has a way of throwing a monkey wrench into plans so I decided it's best to stock for the current tank not a future tank.

Not to mention if it is a reef tank the possible reef structure destruction if the fish is not easy to catch and rehome. Stress on the animals (coral and fish) and hobbyist.

I do not mean any disrespect to the OP but buying a fish today with the thought of upgrading later is just backward thinking.

 

[Zach136378]

No chance and a sohal that seems ridiculous that will end up in an ich outbreak unless you have properly quarantined and also even if it doesent your Achilles tang will die from the other