Which tangs of the same species can be kept together as group.

[Daniel@R2R]

What tangs would you be interested in? I kind of think blue hippos could work possibly. I agree that any of the zebrasomas could be candidates. I wouldn't try clown tangs, but IME those guys are bullies even if there's only 1.

 

[BZOFIQ]

It seems people are having success with zebras…
Purple or yellow and I’ve even seen black.

Somebody suggested purple tangs in another thread and if NYAquatics is really running a special on these from time to time that might be the fish.

Also looked at Atlantic Blue, these could be sourced pretty cheap actually from the Keys...

Juvenile

Adult

I always see them schooling when snorkeling in FL / Caribbean.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Somebody suggested purple tangs in another thread and if NYAquatics is really running a special on these from time to time that might be the fish.

Also looked at Atlantic Blue, these could be sourced pretty cheap actually from the Keys...

Juvenile

Adult

I always see them schooling when snorkeling in FL / Caribbean.

Those are really pretty fish. I don't know why we don't see more of them in the hobby.

 

[BZOFIQ]

I wouldn't try clown tangs, but IME those guys are bullies even if there's only 1.

Also cheap to source.

Had one years ago, beautiful fish and he was actually a model citizen, perhaps the sohal kept it in check.

I'm wondering if the aggression goes away in a group or do they go at it until one is left - same for powder blue/brown.

 

[exnisstech]

I was the OP on that thread as well but figured I'd repost here rephrasing the question.

Well du I didn't notice. This is the same forum tho but you seem be getting more responces. To bad people can't go back and edit the title

 

[BZOFIQ]

Sorry all for not responding earlier - somehow I didn't get notified.

Anywho, appreciate all responses - keep them coming.

 

[The Roaming Reefer]

I’ve kept groups of bristletooth species in 7’x3’ coral flats to control algae. I added small and never noticed any aggression. Basically whatever tangs were cheap. Square tail kole, blue eye kole, Tomini, etc

 

[Troylee]

I’ve kept groups of bristletooth species in 7’x3’ coral flats to control algae. I added small and never noticed any aggression. Basically whatever tangs were cheap. Square tail kole, blue eye kole, Tomini, etc

I was thinking that! I’ve seen multiple convicts in a tank before myself and thought it was cool! I for the life of me can’t get one to last through shipping these last few months… I’m 0-3 on the convicts.. they last a day or 2 and poof!

 

[The Roaming Reefer]

I was thinking that! I’ve seen multiple convicts in a tank before myself and thought it was cool! I for the life of me can’t get one to last through shipping these last few months… I’m 0-3 on the convicts.. they last a day or 2 and poof!

Yeah convicts are beautiful if you can get them settled but they seem to get sores and infections after being imported. Maybe treating with proactive antibiotics and prazi could help mitigate.

 

[BZOFIQ]

I’ve kept groups of bristletooth species in 7’x3’ coral flats to control algae. I added small and never noticed any aggression. Basically whatever tangs were cheap. Square tail kole, blue eye kole, Tomini, etc

That's an idea but all of these are brown. Yellow eyed Koles perhaps, but they are in the same basket with yellow tangs with price due to same source/origin. Yeah, I could see the bristletooths being chill with one another - just not enough pop.

 

[Troylee]

That's an idea but all of these are brown. Yellow eyed Koles perhaps, but they are in the same basket with yellow tangs with price due to same source/origin. Yeah, I could see the bristletooths being chill with one another - just not enough pop.

Blue eye koles are awesome! And hardy! I picked up a white tail last month.

 

[BZOFIQ]

I agree that any of the zebrasomas could be candidates.

Group of desjardinis? maybe.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Tank looks nice and those 4 yellows are just gorgeous! I cannot spend at current market price to buy 7.

I actually have 6. Of course when I go up to tank to take pic, many scatter into rocks.

 

[BZOFIQ]

Blue eye koles are awesome! And hardy! I picked up a white tail last month.

I have one currently, not enough pop for the new tank I feel. I probably would regret the purchase a year in, same for scopas, tominis, chocolate, just too brown to invest in.

Why can't Hawaii just open up?!?! Although, no longer sure if that would even lower prices on yellows anymore unless market would get quickly saturated which isnt going to be the case. I have to make a decision within next few months.

Right now I feel the Atlantic blues may be the right fish, especially how cheap they can be sourced as juveniles.

 

[BZOFIQ]

I actually have 6. Of course when I go up to tank to take pic, many scatter into rocks.

You're living my dream!

 

[Troylee]

You're living my dream!

$750 for 5… biota might even cut you a deal for multiple.. lol

 

[apb03]

I’ve kept groups of bristletooth species in 7’x3’ coral flats to control algae. I added small and never noticed any aggression. Basically whatever tangs were cheap. Square tail kole, blue eye kole, Tomini, etc

I love this. Algae will never be a problem with that crew! The last day I saw algae was the day before I put my White Tail Bristletooth tang in.

 

[BZOFIQ]

$750 for 5… biota might even cut you a deal for multiple.. lol

I have some small AC fish currently but have been getting feedback from fellow local reefers that the AC Yellows don't color up as well as their wild counterparts. Hard pass on these until more data shows up on grown up BIOTA specimens.

 

[Troylee]

I have some small AC fish currently but have been getting feedback from fellow local reefers that the AC Yellows don't color up as well as their wild counterparts. Hard pass on these until more data shows up on grown up BIOTA specimens.

Proper diet and age you can’t tell the difference.. my buddy has some wild and biota.

 

[OrionN]

A friend on mine has two Purple Tangs together in a 420