Need your inputs on Powder Blue Tang

[DrewBrees713]

Should i get a smaller specimen or the larger one?My LFS have them in stock. I know theyre not very hardy and get ich faster than you can say "ich" I have succesfully QT/treat other fish with Cupramine so shouldnt have any problem right? Id like to put him in a 125G with a kole tang. If theres gonna be a problem i can remove the KT.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Larger ones are generally hardier than small ones, but even in a 125, will eventually outgrow that tank.

 

[DrewBrees713]

I Just pickedone up. Hes avg sized and eating well at the lfs.

 

[roberthu526]

Make sure you QT it. Also if you have ich in your display be prepared that the PBT will show signs within a week.
However I don't think 125 is too small for a PBT. If you can keep it ich free you should be fine. Good luck.

 

[lauderdalestunner]

Go small they grow and are aggressive. The one I have has never seen a bit of ich but I can't think of putting another tang in the tank. I have kept him in a 90gal reef for about 4+ years now. He/she was the first fish/live stock I had ever ordered online.

 

[4FordFamily]

I would venture to guess that well over 90-95% of these sold in the hobby die from disease they could have prevented by proper quarantine and preventative treatment. They're also the most aggressive and vindictive tang in the hobby IMO

 

[DrewBrees713]

I saw two last night at my lfs. One was smaller but a little beat up, both were eating like a pig, so i pick up the larger of the two for $65. Also boguth a juvi imperator angel and a flame.

I acclimate for 2 hrs and put him in the FOWLER that iv been dosing with Cupramine. All 3 fish Ate almost right away. I have 2 unknown super huge meanie damsels that tried to punk the newcomers. They all stood their ground :)