Calling the Tang Police, need help.

[CanuckReefer]

Thanks! The kole is about 4.5 inches and the Purple 3.5in.

In a 90, you may be able to pull it off? The depth is pretty good, you just won't have the same length. I say do it. Even a 75, whatever, just give it a go if you want to downsize. You'll know if they aren't happy. 3.5 inches for a purple is not large by any means and the Kole I wouldn't think will grow much more....

 

[CanuckReefer]

Going down to a 4’ wouldn’t save you much less maintenance in my eyes. How small you looking to go. If smaller then 4’ and fish are tiny you would have a short time most likely before they will want out

True....when I went from 75 to 90, I actually found it easier to maintain my parameters.

 

[Ian Baxter]

Going down to a 4’ wouldn’t save you much less maintenance in my eyes. How small you looking to go. If smaller then 4’ and fish are tiny you would have a short time most likely before they will want out

I’m considering a 40g plus sump to help with maintaining parameters. Obviously if I went that small, the tangs would need to go. But if I could get away with a 60 or 75, then I would consider that.

 

[Crabby48]

I’m considering a 40g plus sump to help with maintaining parameters. Obviously if I went that small, the tangs would need to go. But if I could get away with a 60 or 75, then I would consider that.

75 gallon but 4’ should be good for the kole. Purple I can’t speak for but it should be ok for awhile At very least. You have the fish why not ride it out. With a fish trap it should be an easy catch with bait if need be down the road.

It’s more the length that they want then water an I think 4’ is the shortest but some have luck with 3’. I think 3’ you might be pushing it

 

[Ian Baxter]

75 gallon but 4’ should be good for the kole. Purple I can’t speak for but it should be ok for awhile At very least. You have the fish why not ride it out. With a fish trap it should be an easy catch with bait if need be down the road.

It’s more the length that they want then water an I think 4’ is the shortest but some have luck with 3’. I think 3’ you might be pushing it

I actually used a DIY fish trap to catch him the last time I went fallow. Tried it this time and he won’t go near it. I’m going to give it another shot. Thanks for all the advice.

 

[Crabby48]

I actually used a DIY fish trap to catch him the last time I went fallow. Tried it this time and he won’t go near it. I’m going to give it another shot. Thanks for all the advice.

Some do learn. Let him/her get hungry while your trap is in the tank to get use to it then bait it

 

[ca1ore]

Keep in mind that although tank size is primarily about swimming room, there are other factors as well. A six foot tank stuffed to the gills with rocks and corals may well have less swimming room than a four foot tank with a more minimalist aquascape. Purple is among the more aggressive of tangs, so restricted space is likely to manifest more quickly in undesirable behaviors.

 

[Zionas]

Ahh ok what would you say is a good tank size for the Purple? Would a 5-5.5’ tank be enough for life?