tangs in 40 Breeder temporally

Grimreefer89 · Nov 12, 2020

im sure the tang police are on the way already. i would like to be very clear that this is NOT permanent im looking at about 6 weeks tops for them staying in the 40 breeder. i know the LFS has said it wont be a problem they are both very small (around 2 in.) its a yellow and a sailfin tang. id like to introduce them to the 210 gallon together with a another tang probably a blue tang (wife and kids want dory). ill be purchasing another 40 breeder specifically for that fish to QT (my 10 gallon qt definitely wont work) in. is this plan destined to fail? i dont see how i can possibly follow all the guidance of adding tangs together and qt them any other affordable way. as far as their forever home its a 210 gallon 7ft long tank that im just waiting to get back from being resealed. so the 6 weeks could be a lot less. ill take any constructive advice you guys haven't steered me wrong yet.

Joshcom · Nov 12, 2020

I'd do it, its temporary and there small just add some rock or decor to block lines of sight.

PBnJOnWheat · Nov 12, 2020

Grimreefer89 said:
im sure the tang police are on the way already. i would like to be very clear that this is NOT permanent im looking at about 6 weeks tops for them staying in the 40 breeder. i know the LFS has said it wont be a problem they are both very small (around 2 in.) its a yellow and a sailfin tang. id like to introduce them to the 210 gallon together with a another tang probably a blue tang (wife and kids want dory). ill be purchasing another 40 breeder specifically for that fish to QT (my 10 gallon qt definitely wont work) in. is this plan destined to fail? i dont see how i can possibly follow all the guidance of adding tangs together and qt them any other affordable way. as far as their forever home its a 210 gallon 7ft long tank that im just waiting to get back from being resealed. so the 6 weeks could be a lot less. ill take any constructive advice you guys haven't steered me wrong yet.

Ima say this before anybody else sees this but I keep a bunch of tangs in a 6foot 125 lol but uh... anyway, I didn’t quarantine and they’ll be fine they're eating well also. I have a gem, purple, desjardini, etc etc looking at Koi and yellow when I upgrade tanks but honestly you’re fine. It’s about rock work and sleep space mainly. As well as aggression and as long as you feed them super well they will be okay. Ick is always in he water column so they will eventually catch it but as long as you power feed and they are strong they will power through always

Grimreefer89 · Nov 12, 2020

i appreciate it guys! thanks

Joshcom · Nov 12, 2020

PBnJOnWheat said:
Ima say this before anybody else sees this but I keep probably 12 tangs in a 6foot 125 lol but uh... anyway, I didn’t quarantine and they’ll be fine they're eating well also. I have a gem, purple, desjardini, etc etc looking at Koi and yellow when I upgrade tanks but honestly you’re fine. It’s about rock work and sleep space mainly. As well as aggression and as long as you feed them super well they will be okay. Ick is always in he water column so they will eventually catch it but as long as you power feed and they are strong they will power through always

You didn't qt a gem a freaking gem! You sir have to be either crazy or brave to risk that.

PBnJOnWheat · Nov 12, 2020

Joshalot1015 said:
You didn't qt a gem a freaking gem! You sir have to be either crazy or brave to risk that.

I bought a $350 gem tang ($400 actually) but they went down to that. Came in bpretfy rough shape but I power fed him after keeping a desjardini in my tank for 5 ish weeks and they’re pretty okay now

PBnJOnWheat · Nov 12, 2020

As well as a mustard

Joshalot1015 said:
You didn't qt a gem a freaking gem! You sir have to be either crazy or brave to risk that.

btw love ur profile pick those videos amaze me with every name ;Nailbiting

Joshcom · Nov 12, 2020

PBnJOnWheat said:
I bought a $350 gem tang ($400 actually) but they went down to that. Came in bpretfy rough shape but I power fed him after keeping a desjardini in my tank for 5 ish weeks and they’re pretty okay now

A gem for 350 where and how I've only seen them in the thousands.

Bfragale · Nov 12, 2020

Should be fine for qt. $1 per gallon sale at Petco! Get your 40b 50%off thru this month.

PBnJOnWheat · Nov 12, 2020

Joshalot1015 said:
A gem for 350 where and how I've only seen them in the thousands.

I really want to recommend them except I ordered $300 worth of corals and they sent them separate from my fish, and the corals got held up or something and came two days later and they all came dead and I messaged the seller and they said because I wasn’t within their 2 hour window I received nothing. They insisted I file a claim with UPS (no wonder right? FedEx gang!!) and I’m unable to file any claim with them. Sent them a message again four days ago and no response... RIP 2 bubble corals and a rock mushroom colony...

PBnJOnWheat · Nov 12, 2020

Also my gem tang came in rough condition but with god tier skills, bringing the tang back to better health will continue to take time and consistency but was well worth it.

Joshcom · Nov 12, 2020

PBnJOnWheat said:
I really want to recommend them except I ordered $300 worth of corals and they sent them separate from my fish, and the corals got held up or something and came two days later and they all came dead and I messaged the seller and they said because I wasn’t within their 2 hour window I received nothing. They insisted I file a claim with UPS (no wonder right? FedEx gang!!) and I’m unable to file any claim with them. Sent them a message again four days ago and no response... RIP 2 bubble corals and a rock mushroom colony...

RIP