Killer Tang

[Dread Pirate Dave]

So where is this information before we buy fish. I did ask questions no answer then

The internet, I guess?

Vlamingii Tang

The Vlamingii Tang is an active swimmer requiring a large tank due to its size and energetic swimming habits. It is semi-aggressive, especially towards conspecifics and other tangs, displaying territorial behavior more prominently in smaller spaces. It is reef-safe, not harming corals or...

topshelfaquatics.com

"Vlamingii Tangs are generally peaceful but can exhibit territorial behavior, especially in smaller tanks."

 

[allof fish]

Interesting I suppose it could be good advice but if goggle is comparable to AI then I don't trust it. Obviously I made a bad choice by trusting the lfs guy. But from now on will do more research. Would it be cruel to put it in the sump?

Best option is to return it and get soemthing else. That’s best for you the fish and your other fish. No more headaches no more killing fish. Those are one of the biggest tangs and need massive tanks. I always believe it’s okay to have fish that may get really big and outgrow your tank as long as you have a plan to either upgrade and give it to someone else who can care for it.

 

[Freenow54]

The internet, I guess?

Vlamingii Tang

The Vlamingii Tang is an active swimmer requiring a large tank due to its size and energetic swimming habits. It is semi-aggressive, especially towards conspecifics and other tangs, displaying territorial behavior more prominently in smaller spaces. It is reef-safe, not harming corals or...

topshelfaquatics.com

"Vlamingii Tangs are generally peaceful but can exhibit territorial behavior, especially in smaller tanks."

Maybe I will try to start an article for all of us unsuspecting ignorant dopey people

 

[Freenow54]

Best option is to return it and get soemthing else. That’s best for you the fish and your other fish. No more headaches no more killing fish. Those are one of the biggest tangs and need massive tanks. I always believe it’s okay to have fish that may get really big and outgrow your tank as long as you have a plan to either upgrade and give it to someone else who can care for it.

Thanks I will ask my lfs guy and see. Maybe him or he knows someone

 

[The Ugly Phase]

Interesting I suppose it could be good advice but if goggle is comparable to AI then I don't trust it. Obviously I made a bad choice by trusting the lfs guy. But from now on will do more research. Would it be cruel to put it in the sump?

i would rehome too a large tank

 

[TylerHaworth]

Interesting I suppose it could be good advice but if goggle is comparable to AI then I don't trust it. Obviously I made a bad choice by trusting the lfs guy. But from now on will do more research. Would it be cruel to put it in the sump?

If you can catch it to put it in the sump you can catch it to rehome it.

Please make one good decision.