Tank sizes for tangs: Help us create a list!

There are sooo many tank sizes these days. No one should be quoting gallonage alone.

Always include tank dimensions when talking about sizing for fish.

My tank below is not even a 4' x 4', but it's 500 gallons, and I can't house but the smallest of Tangs, if that:

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Use this article by Jay for the absolute best way to determine if your tank is big enough for a specific fish:

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/estimating-the-need-for-swimming-space-for-aquarium-fishes.801/
 

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