Considering all pros and cons of different tangs, this weekend went to a shop and picked up this guy - lemonpeel mimic tang. Even if not too much info available (comparing with other tangs) - seems that is hardy, less aggressive and quite a beauty in juvenile stage and adult as well;
3 days in...
Thanks for advices. I balance between powder and mimic tangs. Only one for sure. Even if mimics are not as colorfull as powder seems that are hardier and less aggresive. Will take a trip soon to a shop and see. If not will go to another shop [emoji39]
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thanks again Dave,
I know powder blue tangs are awesome, but difficult and aggressive;
Actually what I am looking at is either a powder brown (japonicus) or a mimic lemonpeel tang (forgot the latin name). But on mimic tang info is scarce and contradictory; Some say 75g others 120g or more;
Dave, all I want is one tang. The thread you recommended talks about 2 tangs in 75 gallons; I would love an Acanthurus but question is if it is OK in it.
Here is a photo on my tank and how rocks are placed. Flow in tank is around 60x the volume if important
Thanks Dave,
interesting thread, indeed; but there is written something like...
"in most reef tanks in the 75 - 100 gallon range you can keep two tangs in the 7' - 10" adult size range without too much problem if you mix the genus properly. Anything under 75 gallons and 48" or longer can...