Unique Tang recommendations for a 4’ Deep Dimension

[ShawnSaucier]

As the title says, looking for some unique recommendations on a tang gang (2-3) for a DD tank (48”x30”x30”).
Using old Haitian rock for the scape, hoping to keep it rather open (2-3 islands) with a lot of caves and nooks. The main plan is a lot of smaller fish with 2-3 medium size show fish. I know the list is limited for common LFS bread and butter tangs. Looking to see if there are a few other recommendations.

 

[Slocke]

@Fish Styx

 

[TX_REEF]

Congrats on the new tank! Given the lack of horizontal run space for open swimming that larger tang needs for sustainable health, I'd recommend you consider the below options:

• Yellow tang, I've had my captive-bred from @Biota_Marine for almost 2 years now in my reefer 350 and it's healthy as can be
• Purple Tang
• Gem Tang
• Kole Tang
• Tomini Tang

 

[Should I]

Congrats on the new tank! Given the lack of vertical run space for open swimming that larger tangs needs for sustainable health, I'd recommend you consider the below options:

• Yellow tang, I've had my captive-bred from @Biota_Marine for almost 2 years now in my reefer 350 and it's healthy as can be
• Purple Tang
• Gem Tang
• Kole Tang
• Tomini Tang

what about black tang?

 

[TX_REEF]

what about black tang?

they more or less mirror the max size of purple and gem tangs, so should be ok, albeit at a much higher price point

 

[ShawnSaucier]

Long nose Black is on the possibility list. Others I have considered are:
Chevron
Mimic Lemon Peel
Trio of Biota yellow
White Tail Bristletooth
Koi

 

[ShawnSaucier]

My last system I had a Gem, a Purple and a Tomini. No aggression between the three, but I had issues adding any other fish.

 

[Should I]

My last system I had a Gem, a Purple and a Tomini. No aggression between the three, but I had issues adding any other fish.

Tangs angry aggressive idyits

 

[ShawnSaucier]

Tangs angry aggressive idyits

Ain’t that the truth!
Can’t think of a substitute for algae removal though…

 

[vetteguy53081]

As the title says, looking for some unique recommendations on a tang gang (2-3) for a DD tank (48”x30”x30”).
Using old Haitian rock for the scape, hoping to keep it rather open (2-3 islands) with a lot of caves and nooks. The main plan is a lot of smaller fish with 2-3 medium size show fish. I know the list is limited for common LFS bread and butter tangs. Looking to see if there are a few other recommendations.

Tomini tang
mimic tang
convict tang

 

[Troylee]

I have several and the half black mimmic is my favorite and a good fit for a tank that size! Kole are another option.

 

[exnisstech]

what about black tang?

Everyone I've seen as adults looked kind of ugly. They turn from a nice black to a drab dark grey. At least the few adults I have seen looked that way.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Everyone I've seen as adults looked kind of ugly. They turn from a nice black to a drab dark grey. At least the few adults I have seen looked that way.

I agree, they fade and and get the reaction of " What the H**l is that thing".

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

I will give my recommendations for oddball tangs that I like. I do this knowing that many wouldn't want any tangs in a 4ft tank but I am fine doing it.

I love my clown tang. It is my favorite fish. honorable mentions below.

Fowleri Tang
Powder Brown
White cheek/Goldrim
Achillies
White Tailed Bristle Tooth
Dejardini Tang
Sohal
White-Freckled Tang

 

[DJF]

Ain’t that the truth!
Can’t think of a substitute for algae removal though…

Rabbit fish- a nice magnificent fox face rivals (or accompanies) any tang for algae control.

 

[Slocke]

I will give my recommendations for oddball tangs that I like. I do this knowing that many wouldn't want any tangs in a 4ft tank but I am fine doing it.

I love my clown tang. It is my favorite fish. honorable mentions below.

Fowleri Tang
Powder Brown
White cheek/Goldrim
Achillies
White Tailed Bristle Tooth
Dejardini Tang
Sohal
White-Freckled Tang

Wow.....

This makes me sad. I love sailfins and am lucky enough to have seen large ones. Please don't shove a 16" long, 14" tall fish into a 4' tank. Especially not a very very active tang at that.

 

[adsf430]

Not sure about black tangs turning grey, they can all change color like most tangs depending on mood, my dejardini is never a stable color, can be pale white to jet black with vivid color and shifts all the time, I've noticed the same with how dark a black tang is. That being said, I recommend a convict or Kole tang or Yellow. Purple tangs are evvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvil

 

[adsf430]

My dejardini is also evil, but purple tangs create horror stories.

 

[KrisReef]

Ain’t that the truth!
Can’t think of a substitute for algae removal though…

Is this going to be a reef tank? Otherwise I would consider that some butterfly fishes can rock a FOWLR with the space constraints,?

 

[ShawnSaucier]

Is this going to be a reef tank? Otherwise I would consider that some butterfly fishes can rock a FOWLR with the space constraints,?

Definitely reef.