35.4" x 19.7" x 17.7" (LxWxH)You’re scaring me with the kole tang story. What are the dimensions of your tank ?
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35.4" x 19.7" x 17.7" (LxWxH)You’re scaring me with the kole tang story. What are the dimensions of your tank ?
Ah, i was thinking more the wrasse more for making up for the tang’s movement. Maybe get a fish but also beef up the cleanup crew as well? I recently put two urchins in my tank which has definitely helped.I have a fairy wrasse but he doesn’t seem interested in algae at all. Not sure if I want to roll the dice on an Angel
darn looks like they require like 100+ gallons as they get pretty good sizeNope. They're the only genus of 100% reef safe angels (genicanthus).
Scopas need larger than 50 gallons.Ive seen at least a handful of small scopas tangs in small tanks.
Im sure they do. But im just telling what I’ve observed.Scopas need larger than 50 gallons.
Yeah that's probably true for the watanabes, but the spotbreasts stay smaller, especially if they stay female. My 50 lagoon was plenty big enough for a pair, but that gave them more circular swimming room than a standard dimension 50.darn looks like they require like 100+ gallons as they get pretty good siz
Tomini and kole would work in a 32 bio-cube or larger. . . . However, there are viable options.For those who have smaller systems and can’t get a Tang, what is a fish that might have similar algae grazing abilities?
I have a Kole tang for about a year now in my 50gal and he is becoming a jerk. Killed 2 diamond gobys (tried one a few months ago, killed it in 3 days. Just got one yesterday and it killed it already) and is not letting my fire fish get a break. I always planned to rehome the Tang anyways because of my tank size, but this was the last straw. I have to take part my whole scape to catch it but I’m over his sh**.
Anything I could replace it with that would help keep algae at bay? Algae blenny? Just a bunch of snails? I’d prefer a fish replacement as snails aren’t the most interesting but open to suggestions!
Sorry to disagree....but Genicanthus are not 100% reef safe imo. I had a Lamarck that ate my Acan colonies, Hammers etc before I could catch him. IMO there is no such thing as a 100% reef safe Angel, and that goes for other fish you might not think about.Nope. They're the only genus of 100% reef safe angels (genicanthus).
My Blenny used to hide from the Kole in the Goby's denI had a scopas tang for a bit that did. Again outgrew so I rehomed and got the kole tang. I’ll look into the blennies. I think they have issues with other similar shapes fish if I recall so I’ll have to see if I can keep one with my diamond goby (3rd times the charm right… )
For those who have smaller systems and can’t get a Tang, what is a fish that might have similar algae grazing abilities?
I have a Kole tang for about a year now in my 50gal and he is becoming a jerk. Killed 2 diamond gobys (tried one a few months ago, killed it in 3 days. Just got one yesterday and it killed it already) and is not letting my fire fish get a break. I always planned to rehome the Tang anyways because of my tank size, but this was the last straw. I have to take part my whole scape to catch it but I’m over his sh**.
Anything I could replace it with that would help keep algae at bay? Algae blenny? Just a bunch of snails? I’d prefer a fish replacement as snails aren’t the most interesting but open to suggestions!
Hi,For those who have smaller systems and can’t get a Tang, what is a fish that might have similar algae grazing abilities?
I have a Kole tang for about a year now in my 50gal and he is becoming a jerk. Killed 2 diamond gobys (tried one a few months ago, killed it in 3 days. Just got one yesterday and it killed it already) and is not letting my fire fish get a break. I always planned to rehome the Tang anyways because of my tank size, but this was the last straw. I have to take part my whole scape to catch it but I’m over his sh**.
Anything I could replace it with that would help keep algae at bay? Algae blenny? Just a bunch of snails? I’d prefer a fish replacement as snails aren’t the most interesting but open to suggestions!
How long can I keep a kole in a 24x24 cube?Tomini and kole would work in a 32 bio-cube or larger. . . . However, there are viable options.
One is tail spot blenny
Pencil urchin
Trochus and astrea snail
Lawnmower blenny wont clean up a tank. While they eat algae, they need calcium in their diet which is why they spend half their day ponding on rocks- Its to obtain calcium deposits and they also need meats such as musis shrimp, plankton and the like
Having many many tangs, kole can do well in 24" or larger tank
It would work as a quarantine if the kole is a small juvenile, but not longer than a couple months.How long can I keep a kole in a 24x24 cube?