Tang stocking? #tangpolice

[MSB123]

Nah, tangs aren't too bad. Some of the acanthurus tangs are harder to get to eat and less forgiving. If you stock up on live blackworms, live brine, etc. It won't be too bad.

Im talking about how I will quarantine so many fish

 

[MSB123]

Here are approximate sizes I would get.
I plan on going BB, do any of these guys need a sanded? I could always add some sand in the back corner in a little box if needed.
Clowns x2 (Designer pair, black storms are ideal)
Midas Blenny
Red Mandarin x2- Pair
Lyretail Anthias x5
Blue Throat Trigger x2 4-5"
3x longhorn cowfish- 1 Male 2 females

Tangs:
Yellow Tang x3 3"
Blonde Naso Tang 3-4"
Powder Blue Tang 3-4"
Clown tang 3-4"
Salifin tang 6-7"

Wrasses
Exquisite Fairy Wrasse
Red head Salon Fairy Wrasse
McCoskers Flasher Wrasse
Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse
Line Spot Flasher Wrasse
Ruby head Fairy Wrasse

 

[MSB123]

Here are approximate sizes I would get.
I plan on going BB, do any of these guys need a sanded? I could always add some sand in the back corner in a little box if needed.
Clowns x2 (Designer pair, black storms are ideal)
Midas Blenny
Red Mandarin x2- Pair
Lyretail Anthias x5
Blue Throat Trigger x2 4-5"
3x longhorn cowfish- 1 Male 2 females

Tangs:
Yellow Tang x3 3"
Blonde Naso Tang 3-4"
Powder Blue Tang 3-4"
Blue tang 3-4"
Clown tang 3-4"
Salifin tang 6-7"

Wrasses
Exquisite Fairy Wrasse
Red head Salon Fairy Wrasse
McCoskers Flasher Wrasse
Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse
Line Spot Flasher Wrasse
Ruby head Fairy Wrasse

#reefsquad

 

[Hemmdog]

In 6months to a year my Atlantic blue will be ready for a bigger home. I’d be willing to drive down and hand deliver him if your interested down the line :) ich free and has been happy in my display for 7 months.

 

[MSB123]

In 6months to a year my Atlantic blue will be ready for a bigger home. I’d be willing to drive down and hand deliver him if your interested down the line :) ich free and has been happy in my display for 7 months.

Yes!
How big is he now?

 

[Dilan Patel]

I reccomend the clown tang to be ur " boss tang" mine has been the boss for years and really doesn't have a temper he is about 6-7inches. He is paired with a yellow tang, naso tang as well as a foxface. They all seem to get along. Just be warned my clown tang is my own personal fragger in the tank lol.

 

[Aardvark1134]

It could go well but you need to consider 2 things:
1) A pile of tangs or a pile of wrasses usually won't get along with others remotely like them unless they are added at the same time. Be ready for some water changes if you try to add that many tangs at the same time
2) If you look at your list how many of them would you say when full gown will be 8 inches or more? How about over a ft? Remember a fish that is 1ft long is as massive as 8 fish that are 6 inches long (2x2x2). When you take that into account you better have some unbelievable filtration planned.

 

[MSB123]

It could go well but you need to consider 2 things:
1) A pile of tangs or a pile of wrasses usually won't get along with others remotely like them unless they are added at the same time. Be ready for some water changes if you try to add that many tangs at the same time
2) If you look at your list how many of them would you say when full gown will be 8 inches or more? How about over a ft? Remember a fish that is 1ft long is as massive as 8 fish that are 6 inches long (2x2x2). When you take that into account you better have some unbelievable filtration planned.

I do!
I am using a ASM G6 skimmer- rated for 1200 gallons
My sump is 11 feet long, holding 120 gallons. I also have a 20"x20"x16" fudge planned and 4x 100 micron filter socks.

 

[Gregg @ ADP]

If you have 3’ of depth, try to have at least some of the aquascaping be kind of maze-like. Open water with some larger features that the tangs can swim through and around will help settle their nerves a little.

The Acanthurus tangs are going to be your biggest problem. Clown tangs are on my ‘do not sell’ list...too many problems, and not just with other tangs. They are so frantic that they end up stressing other fish out.

 

[MSB123]

If you have 3’ of depth, try to have at least some of the aquascaping be kind of maze-like. Open water with some larger features that the tangs can swim through and around will help settle their nerves a little.

The Acanthurus tangs are going to be your biggest problem. Clown tangs are on my ‘do not sell’ list...too many problems, and not just with other tangs. They are so frantic that they end up stressing other fish out.

I switched the clown to a sohal- just as bad, I know.
My goal is a lifted reef like this:
https://reefbuilders.com/2018/07/10/the-glorious-lifted-reef-of-evan-luo-video/
Should be enough open water for them to swim

 

[MSB123]

If you have 3’ of depth, try to have at least some of the aquascaping be kind of maze-like. Open water with some larger features that the tangs can swim through and around will help settle their nerves a little.

The Acanthurus tangs are going to be your biggest problem. Clown tangs are on my ‘do not sell’ list...too many problems, and not just with other tangs. They are so frantic that they end up stressing other fish out.

And thank you for your help!

 

[Hemmdog]

Yes!
How big is he now?

4-5 inches, starting to transition to teenage colors from straight yellow with a blue eye to darker yellow with stripes now. He’s a good fish.

 

[MSB123]

4-5 inches, starting to transition to teenage colors from straight yellow with a blue eye to darker yellow with stripes now. He’s a good fish.

That’s super cool!