Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nikkipigtails]

what about a desjardini sailfin?

 

[JoJo]

whats the minimum tank size for the sailfins?

 

[nikkipigtails]

They don't get very large, about the size of a yellow tang. But they are still a tang so I wouldn't suggest anything smaller than a 90 (if their adult size were bigger, then I would obviously suggest a larger tank).

 

[JoJo]

so my 135g should be ok for a couple of years?

 

[mps9506]

They don't get very large, about the size of a yellow tang. But they are still a tang so I wouldn't suggest anything smaller than a 90 (if their adult size were bigger, then I would obviously suggest a larger tank).

Most books list the Z.veliferum and Z.desjardinii (sailfin tangs) as reaching ~15" while Z. flavescens (yellow) typically reach ~8" in length. I think a 180 or larger is more appropriate for the two sailfin species, espcially considering how large the dorsal and anal finnage get.

 

[JoJo]

in that case i'll have to figure out something else

 

[nikkipigtails]

Most books list the Z.veliferum and Z.desjardinii (sailfin tangs) as reaching ~15" while Z. flavescens (yellow) typically reach ~8" in length. I think a 180 or larger is more appropriate for the two sailfin species, espcially considering how large the dorsal and anal finnage get.

My bad. I've never seen one get that big before. The ones I've seen have been about 4-5". But they've also only been a few years old.

 

[JoJo]

yea, i was hoping i could have one for few years then upgrade to a bigger tank once we sell this house and buy another one.

 

[plecosword]

you know what I would really like to keep, a batfish.

 

[Varga]

I think batfish will eat corals.
you can keep a sailfin for a couple of years then trade him in for a smaller one. I have seen one the size of a dinner plate! But they do take a long time to get that big. I've had my Naso for about 6 months, I don't think she's grown at all.

 

[nikkipigtails]

yeah, the ones I've seen are only a few years old and not any bigger than a yellow tang. I wouldn't want to trade one out but the Desjardinii is my favorite. It has much cooler coloring...

 

[Varga]

That Desjardini looks amazing. nothing like a sailfin tang in a high flow tank. always struggling to not get blown away.

 

[JoJo]

is that safe, it doesnt stress the fish?

 

[Craig Manoukian]

No JoJo, I've seen schools of sailfins while snorkling in Hawaii who were having a blast in the heavy current and breakers.

 

[JoJo]

oh ok, thanks Craig. i really should do some reading before asking questions

 

[AQTCJAK]

they are great fish indead expensive though

 

[JoJo]

yea i bet they cost a pretty penny

 

[Varga]

Finally got some frags in there. Got these locally for $15 each. Just a few beginner corals. Once they do good for a couple of weeks, I'll start putting some real stuff in there

 

[Gina]

Is that a blue enchanata in the second pic?

 

[Varga]

not sure....