would a 90 work for its lifespan, it's harder to convince my family to get a 110 than a 90. Ordering from waterbox I think
why would a small purple tang need 150 gallon ? They stay small for tangs no need for 150 gallon in my opinion seems excessive
Do you have any sort of article backing this up? Or just winging it? Please don't just think everything will be OK when considering somethings life. Do some research and consider the health before giving bad advice.
Yeah I agree that bigger tank would be better for the fish this is the case with all fish . But I see no issue in keeping 1 purple tang in a 75 gallon tank. They wont reach 10" in that tank like they would in the wild but that can be said for most fish we keep .
For an adult purple tang, 100 gallons of water is sufficient. Juveniles can survive with 60 gallons. In its natural environment, it enjoys plenty of light. In an aquarium, normal lighting is sufficient. If it looks a little pale, more lighting can be added. Temperatures of between 74 and 82 Fahrenheit can do quite well.
And I wouldn't say its bad advice its just a different opinion then yours ;)
They tend to grow fairly large, as my purple tang is only 2 years from when I bought it when it was a 1.5' juvenile and now its about 5" across and is only dwarfed by my Regal and Foxface. They may not grow as large as some species of tangs but they make up a lot for their size with their aggression. The bigger the better for any tang.
No, it's against pretty much every recommendation for tank size out there. I already linked information contradicting the idea that large fish are fine in a small tank. Fish for some reason aren't given the same consideration as other pets. If not willing to give them the best conditions recommended, you shouldn't do it.
Again that's your opinion and you are entitled to it . But I find it funny that you are so concerned with the well being of fish yet you are fine keeping them in a 125 gallon box . Seems very ironic .
