hippo tang and yellow tang

[zreefs]

hey guys i have 75 gallon reef going for about 8 months now. i have a small hippo flame angel 1 chromis all added at same time when i started the tank. i wanted to add a yellow tang you think it will cause a issue?

 

[kateater]

Yes tank is too small for a yellow and a hippo tang. Once they grow aggression will get worse .

 

[Lazys Coral House]

I think you will be fine with adding a yellow tang. For a good 2-3 years anyway if you purchase it small. The hippo will out grow eventually. Yellow should be fine indefinitely.

 

[robbrouse]

Doesn't a hippy tank need a 180 gallon tank?

 

[trido]

I agree with Lazyliven. Those two tangs should be fine together but the hippo will definitely out grow the 75. You will need to start planning your 180 now. ;)

 

[Reefing Madness]

I think you will be fine with adding a yellow tang. For a good 2-3 years anyway if you purchase it small. The hippo will out grow eventually. Yellow should be fine indefinitely.

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[zreefs]

ok great the yellow tang im looking at is alot smaller than my hippo. i do plan on setting up a 225 in the next year. does anybody know about the mimic lemon peel tang? i like those alot i just dont know enough about them. i would much rather have one of those then the yellow. its a nice fish from what i hear stays fairly small

 

[Reefing Madness]

I have one. Great fish, but doesn't keep the vibrant yellow as it matures. Its a brownish yellow mix as it gets older, but does stay small. Easy to feed, not finicky.

 

[Damon]

I have a mimic and live them. Hardy as all get out. It's definately an acquired taste. But they are interesting fish.

I also have a hippo in my 110 and they get along fine.

They are a pretty good pair so far.

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