blonde naso

[aslmx]

Restocking after we lost most of our fish during the tornadoes, i'm thinking of getting a small blonde naso for our 75 gallon. Pros, cons? We had yellow tangs before with no problems but never had a naso.

 

[swannyson7]

Naso tangs prefer to have a larger swimming area than yellow tangs. I wouldn't suggest putting on in anything less than a 6 foot tank. You may be able to get away with it for a short period, but they can reach sizes in excess of a foot and will quickly outgrow your 75. (sorry to play tang police)

 

[Reef UP]

I would be against it, it just seems they never do to well in anything under 6' in length but I suppose if it was a small specimen under 3-4" you could get away with it for a while if you were planing a upgrade in the near future

 

[Demonic]

They grow too quick to have one in that size tank

 

[VelasCorals]

You could keep a 2"-3" naso for 6-8 months before you need to move it or upgrade because it will be close to 5+".

 

[aslmx]

any suggestions on what I could get close to the naso. Really not planning to upgrade.

 

[Demonic]

nothing for that size tank, not a tang anyway

 

[Lenny]

Following along.... I see here that several folks mention that a 6 foot tank is big enough, is this true? I was told by my LFS that my 220 gal 6 foot tank isn't big enough. Any thoughts?

 

[swannyson7]

Following along.... I see here that several folks mention that a 6 foot tank is big enough, is this true? I was told by my LFS that my 220 gal 6 foot tank isn't big enough. Any thoughts?

In the long run, a naso will outgrow a 220 as well, but it would be ok for a while if you buy a smaller specimen. They are fast growers and will outgrow most home aqauaria when kept long term.

 

[Lenny]

In the long run, a naso will outgrow a 220 as well, but it would be ok for a while if you buy a smaller specimen. They are fast growers and will outgrow most home aqauaria when kept long term.

Thanks,
Lenny

 

[chad vossen]

what kind of luck have you had getting them to eat right away?