How many tangs?

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Hello, my tank is 3 months old. Its currently a mixed reef. I currently have 1 royal gamma like an inch size wise. 1 midas blenny, 1 tomini tang, 2 frosbite frozen clownfish. And 1 red line wrasse. What i was wondering if i want to add more tangs. Is it risky? Or i shouldn’t add more tangs, and move to something else? Tank size is 140 gallons.

60.5" × 25.3" × 22.6"
 

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Serious answer, you can do a few small one, but only IF you have a plan to move them when they reach adult size. Some may be OK long term, but others will get way too big.
 
In a 5 foot tank your probably best with 5 max medium sized fish then a bunch of smaller. Whether that’s 3 tangs an angel and foxface or whatever combo that would put you on a heavy bioload. As for tangs I wouldn’t do more than three for sure they will fight otherwise. Kole yellow or blue would be my picks but everyone likes different looks.
 
In a 5 foot tank your probably best with 5 max medium sized fish then a bunch of smaller. Whether that’s 3 tangs an angel and foxface or whatever combo that would put you on a heavy bioload. As for tangs I wouldn’t do more than three for sure they will fight otherwise. Kole yellow or blue would be my picks but everyone likes different looks.
Like adding another tang right now he wouldnt fight with my tomini?
 
As long as they don't look the same, it is unlikely that they would fight beyond the initial 'who are you, and are you going to be my friend' harmless squabbles.
 
personally i would add them last, pick smaller varieties, avoid similar species and wouldn't go more than 3.
Also, prepared for the dynamic of your tank to change. Tangs are fast moving, feisty fish.
 
Hello, my tank is 3 months old. Its currently a mixed reef. I currently have 1 royal gamma like an inch size wise. 1 midas blenny, 1 tomini tang, 2 frosbite frozen clownfish. And 1 red line wrasse. What i was wondering if i want to add more tangs. Is it risky? Or i shouldn’t add more tangs, and move to something else? Tank size is 140 gallons.

60.5" × 25.3" × 22.6"
Max would be 5-6 keeping in mind size potential and temperament of the selected fish
 
You can definitely fit another tang or two but make sure they are types that don't get too large. That would also turn your bioload to the heavier side. Can definitely be done.
 
You probably have options. Which are you looking at?
 

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