Large White Tail Tang and 2 Small Yellow Tangs in Same Tank?

[BobbyJ]

I was wondering if anyone has experience introducing a large White Tail Bristletooth tang (5-6 inches) in with smaller yellow tangs (3-4inches). My tank is 135g 4ft long mixed reef. The yellow tangs are doing fine together but my concern is adding the larger tang and it destroying the small yellows.. Is it worth the risk? Should I try and rehome the large WTT and find a small WTT to add later? Are large Britstletooth tangs aggressive towards Yellow/Purple/Gem shaped tangs? The WTT is currently in QT and my plan is to introduce it before lights out and with an acclimation box. I will also add 3-4 nori clip stations around the tank to help mitigate food aggression. I might move some rock work and I have a mirror on hand if needed... Any tang experts out there with experience is mixing tangs that can help? Thanks

 

[EgotisticObeseChihuahua]

As long as you introduce the Bristle tooth last then you will be fine. I have an Atlantic blue tang with a sailfin and purple tang in a 4ft tank, and they don't fight each other. Just make sure to always feed a decent amount of nori to lower any aggression.

 

[BobbyJ]

As long as you introduce the Bristle tooth last then you will be fine. I have an Atlantic blue tang with a sailfin and purple tang in a 4ft tank, and they don't fight each other. Just make sure to always feed a decent amount of nori to lower any aggression.

That’s good news. The WTT is the last tang going in. It’s also calmed down a lot the last couple days in qt. Thanks for your help!

 

[EgotisticObeseChihuahua]

That’s good news. The WTT is the last tang going in. It’s also calmed down a lot the last couple days in qt. Thanks for your help!

Np, good luck with your tangs.