Achilles Tang what size?

[Reefhaven]

Hey guys,

looking to get an Achilles tang and wanted to know if bigger is better in terms of health and survival rate. I noticed that smaller ones don’t tend to do so good. Thanks

 

[Jekyl]

Hey guys,

looking to get an Achilles tang and wanted to know if bigger is better in terms of health and survival rate. I noticed that smaller ones don’t tend to do so good. Thanks

Proper health and conditions on the part of the seller is the most important. I'd look at a place like drreefsquarantinedfish.com

 

[i cant think]

Hey guys,

looking to get an Achilles tang and wanted to know if bigger is better in terms of health and survival rate. I noticed that smaller ones don’t tend to do so good. Thanks

Smaller ones tend to be unable to survive shipping and larger ones tend to be unable to adapt to captivity. I find it better to go for a 3-5” sized specimen to have it survive shipping AND adapt well.