Achilles Tang

[Chitown tom]

I see live aquaria has a decent deal on an Achilles tang.

I have wanted one for a while.

Couple of questions.

Will he be ok in 120 gallon dt?

Secondly what would be a minimum qt tank to use? 40 breeder?

I read @4FordFamily article on them and realized they are on the aggressive side and should be added last.
@Humblefish @melypr1985

 

[eatbreakfast]

They are too big, active, and boisterous for a 120.

A small one could be qt'd in a 40g, but the bigger the specimen, the bigger the qt would have to be.

 

[4FordFamily]

They are too big, active, and boisterous for a 120.

A small one could be qt'd in a 40g, but the bigger the specimen, the bigger the qt would have to be.

X2 I wouldn't do it, personally

 

[Chitown tom]

I appreciate the experts opinions.
I will save the Achilles for the next tank.

I have been dreaming of a 300 up to a 500 gallon. But I wont be able to fit that in my current house :(

My wife and I have been looking around for a new place and all I look for is will a 300/500 peninsula fit here!!! :)

 

[BoomCorals]

I had to seriously consider even putting one in my 180g to be honest. I wouldn't put one in a 120.

 

[Humblefish]

I had to seriously consider even putting one in my 180g to be honest. I wouldn't put one in a 120.

+1 IMHO; 180 gal is the minimum size you want to put an Achilles, PBT, etc. in.