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Tank is cycled and tang is about 1 in long in a 16.5 gallon bio cubeHow big is the tang, and how big is your tank? Based on your other posts about your corals, the tank looked new. Have you tested to ensure it’s cycled?
Size of tank will matter too, because a tang will make a big dent in your bioload
One more thing. If that hippo lives he will grow to outgrow that tank in a few weeks or a couple of months. They get over 8" long but in a tank they tend to stay closer to 5".
I have had them live over 10 years and thats as large as mine ever got but I am sure in a bigger tank, they would grow to their full size.
Tank is cycled and tang is about 1 in long in a 16.5 gallon bio cube
Tang police alert lol. I’m just kidding i agree that even a 1 inch one shouldn’t be there...Why would you put a hippo tang in a 16 gallon tank? Any research on this fish shows that you would need something 10x larger than what you currently have. Your best bet is to return the fish or give to someone who can provide an acceptable home. It will not be able to thrive in the environment you are providing.
I have seen many Hippos at local shops that are easily 10”. Max “they” say is a foot.
but also those who wrote books in the field,