Is a tiny tang a mythical creature?

[PJs_Bucket_List_Reef_75]

A question for future stocking purposes. I would love to have a tang in the future (too many beautiful varieties to list!). But every one I've researched so far grows much too large for my 45 gallon tank. Is there such a thing as a "dwarf" or small variety of tang? Or am I going to have to tape a picture of one to the outside wall of my tank and pretend?

 

[SPS2020]

"Is a tiny tang a mythical creature?"

No, look on Biota's website! :face-with-tears-of-joy:

I kid...they are doing awesome stuff!! :)

 

[stE26wy14]

Any tangs for 45g?

Yes, I completely understand larger tangs require larger tanks. But are there any tangs I could keep in my 45g cube? I understand they need room but are there any smaller species that would be fine for a couple years? Tank is 26.5 w, 19t, 21 d. I’ve seen a few people on the website keeping...

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what is this upvote feature?

 

[TX_REEF]

I wouldn't in good conscience put any tang in a 45, to be completely honest with you in my humble but relatively experienced opinion. I do think you could get away with a dwarf angel, if you'd like a fish of similar attitude and beautiful coloration options, though. Coral beauties and flame angels will both leave corals alone if well fed, but they can be mean, so add them last.

 

[i cant think]

Ive seen even small “dwarf” tangs in standard 4’ tanks and they can become malicious. They usually show 0 mercy when stressed in smaller tanks. I wouldn’t even have one in my 5’ tank unless I only had one large fish (the tang).

 

[littlebigreef]

Tomini tangs are the smallest (if I recall correctly) and even they get up to 5-6" which isn't a great fit for a 45.

You could consider buying tiny a baby tang (like the purples or sailfins you see sometimes), keeping it a few years and then selling it/trading it once it gets too big for the 45. However, those little guys need a decent amount of care (at least initially) and I, personally, wouldn't be able to trade it away after raising it.

 

[Isaac :)]

Tomini tangs are the smallest (if I recall correctly) and even they get up to 5-6" which isn't a great fit for a 45.

You could consider buying tiny a baby tang (like the purples or sailfins you see sometimes), keeping it a few years and then selling it/trading it once it gets too big for the 45. However, those little guys need a decent amount of care (at least initially) and I, personally, wouldn't be able to trade it away after raising it.

What would be a good size tank for a full grown tomini tang

 

[VintageReefer]

What would be a good size tank for a full grown tomini tang

48”
So a 75 gallon would be the minimum.

And if anyone is in the market for a 48” tank I can get you a 80g setup for almost 50% off. $1600 shipped

I don’t want to derail this thread so just pm me and ill send the details and another thread on the tank and setup

 

[VintageReefer]

Any tangs for 45g?

Yes, I completely understand larger tangs require larger tanks. But are there any tangs I could keep in my 45g cube? I understand they need room but are there any smaller species that would be fine for a couple years? Tank is 26.5 w, 19t, 21 d. I’ve seen a few people on the website keeping...

www.reef2reef.com

what is this upvote feature?

I don’t know why sometimes the upvote thing appears.

 

[Tamberav]

A question for future stocking purposes. I would love to have a tang in the future (too many beautiful varieties to list!). But every one I've researched so far grows much too large for my 45 gallon tank. Is there such a thing as a "dwarf" or small variety of tang? Or am I going to have to tape a picture of one to the outside wall of my tank and pretend?

Ummm get a cherub angel which is close enough and 100x cooler than a boring tang?

 

[littlefoxx]

No no way too small for a tang. Six foot minimum for them

 

[i cant think]

Ummm get a cherub angel which is close enough and 100x cooler than a boring tang?

This. Get one of the Pygmy angels;
Cherub
Fisheri
Flavicauda

 

[mlivvy]

I put a small bristletooth in my 50g. Outgrew the tank in less than a year. Tangs grow fast and the bigger they get the more territorial.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

A question for future stocking purposes. I would love to have a tang in the future (too many beautiful varieties to list!). But every one I've researched so far grows much too large for my 45 gallon tank. Is there such a thing as a "dwarf" or small variety of tang? Or am I going to have to tape a picture of one to the outside wall of my tank and pretend?

I personally would avoid putting a tang in a 45g; they will outgrow that tank.

 

[paragrouper]

A question for future stocking purposes. I would love to have a tang in the future (too many beautiful varieties to list!). But every one I've researched so far grows much too large for my 45 gallon tank. Is there such a thing as a "dwarf" or small variety of tang? Or am I going to have to tape a picture of one to the outside wall of my tank and pretend?

I settled for a coral beauty in my 32. It’s not a tang, but it fits the tank and is doing very well. One day, I’ll convince my wife we need the bigger tank. Until then…

 

[GARRIGA]

There's always the temporary Tang housed until house too small then gets rehomed. Tang Police will likely still issue a citation but I know a good lawyer that can get you off easy peasy... :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing: