HAWAIIAN YELLOW TANK COMPATABILITY

[Gettie]

Can you have a Hawaiian Yellow Tank and Sailfin Tang in the same tank ?

 

[Uncle99]

Can you have a Hawaiian Yellow Tank and Sailfin Tang in the same tank ?

I do.

 

[exnisstech]

Yes but that doesn't mean there won't be any fighting. You just never know for sure as each fish can behave differently.

 

[Gettie]

I do.

nice tank so you have three tangs how big is your tank?

 

[Gettie]

Yes but that doesn't mean there won't be any fighting. You just never know for sure as each fish can behave differently.

ok so I guess it is get one and see

 

[i cant think]

Can you have a Hawaiian Yellow Tank and Sailfin Tang in the same tank ?

it depends on several factors;
Tank size
Size difference (between specimens)
Availability (factor in time periods between adding one and obtaining the other)
Feeding (a lot or small amounts several times a day)
Territory (A complex rock system or just 1 cave)

And so on…
However in general, the answer is yes if these factors are all met or done correctly.

Also, are you sure the yellow tang is a true Hawaiian Yellow?

 

[Uncle99]

nice tank so you have three tangs how big is your tank?

4 tangs in 180g
The Sailfin added last, same size as the yellow, certainly moved the yellow down in rank for a day, but then they settled back in.
Together 3 years now.

 

[Gettie]

it depends on several factors;
Tank size
Size difference (between specimens)
Availability (factor in time periods between adding one and obtaining the other)
Feeding (a lot or small amounts several times a day)
Territory (A complex rock system or just 1 cave)

And so on…
However in general, the answer is yes if these factors are all met or done correctly.

Also, are you sure the yellow tang is a true Hawaiian Yellow?

yes my fish shop I deal with has one, to answer you question tank size is 600 gallon, size about the same, have my sailfin approx 2 months, and rock system is ok not terrfic .

 

[i cant think]

yes my fish shop I deal with has one, to answer you question tank size is 600 gallon, size about the same, have my sailfin approx 2 months, and rock system is ok not terrfic .

It should be okay but I would use an acclimation box or some way to separate the two tangs at first to make sure it won’t end in death. The sailfin being established already could be risky but at the same time your tank size is on your side.

 

[Gettie]

4 tangs in 180g
The Sailfin added last, same size as the yellow, certainly moved the yellow down in rank for a day, but then they settled back in.
Together 3 years now.

ok going next week to purchase if not gone by then, the price the shop wants is $245.00. I guess that is reasonable?

 

[Gettie]

It should be okay but I would use an acclimation box or some way to separate the two tangs at first to make sure it won’t end in death. The sailfin being established already could be risky but at the same time your tank size is on your side.

understand definitely by not telling partner, so far have cleaner wrasse Laborides Dimidiatus, Biclor Angel, Punctato Butterfly, Cleaner Shrimp and My Desjardini Sailfin Tang, and flame angel and two dotty backs and three damsels

 

[Gettie]

It should be okay but I would use an acclimation box or some way to separate the two tangs at first to make sure it won’t end in death. The sailfin being established already could be risky but at the same time your tank size is on your side.

ok going to purchase next week when I go over to fish shop

 

[Uncle99]

ok going next week to purchase if not gone by then, the price the shop wants is $245.00. I guess that is reasonable?

Yup, that price is reasonable.

I put mine in just after dark.

I watched for an hour both flashing each other every few minutes but no contact.

I the morning when lights on there was still some flashing, but each few hours got less and less.

Good luck!