Tang info

leolizard · 03-06-2006, 09:10 PM

I am planning to purchase a purple tang from my LFS tommorrow and was wondering if this type of tang would be good in my reef tank.

fidojoe · 03-06-2006, 09:12 PM

Would probably be ok, what other fish do you have?

Woodstock · 03-06-2006, 09:20 PM

Same Q.. what other fish do you have?

Do not add any fish after you add it. They can be very aggressive towards new commers.

Craig Manoukian · 03-07-2006, 01:17 AM

Hope this helps!

So you want a tang?

leolizard · 03-07-2006, 07:59 PM

I have 3 green chromis, a diamond goby, and 2 ocellarius clowns.

cheeks69 · 03-07-2006, 08:16 PM

A Purple Tang will increase your bio-load dramatically. I see you use a power filter and a canister filter, what are your nitrate levels ? AFA as your current fish list if they've been in your tank for a while I don't see a problem but you never know with Tangs, some are mild mannered others ferocious.

cecilio · 03-07-2006, 08:22 PM

Hi
If You Have Corals Please Dont Buy This Type Of Monster, My Almost Killed My Lps, I Was Lucky And Were Able To Remove It From My Reef, One Of My Happiest Day As A Reefter

leolizard · 03-09-2006, 01:43 AM

ammonia-0
nitrite-0
nitrate-0-10---never above
ph-8.3
temp 78-79

have LOTS of soft corals...He has been in there for two days now and has not messed with anything (he does like to eat the algae growing from the snail's back though). I feed him a piece of dried algae, emerald entree, and a little bit of spirulina brine. He is about 2 - 2 1/2'' long...any other suggestions on food

Charlie97L · 03-09-2006, 09:44 AM

get a better skimmer... those tangs are poop machines.

forestal · 03-09-2006, 10:49 AM

mine is a bit shy, but agree with others, read up a bit , check out Scott Michaels quick fish guide as a starter,

Craig,. the link isnt working for me, just brings me to the forums...but im guessing is your sticky under just starting out forums on tangs... good read for sure

Craig Manoukian · 03-10-2006, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie97L

get a better skimmer

I had a Seaclone 150 that did a perfect job on my 80 gallon, and I agree you need a skimmer upgrade.

Craig Manoukian · 03-10-2006, 12:28 AM

Thanks forestal, try the link again and let me know if my edit fixed it.

Charlie97L · 03-10-2006, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

I had a Seaclone 150 that did a perfect job on my 80 gallon, and I agree you need a skimmer upgrade.

craig, yeah i meant partly the brand, i know some seaclones work well, but more that he needs a bigger one for that tank... isn't the common rule of thumb to always overskim a little? like if you have a 65 gallon tank, don't go for the skimmer rated for 65 gallons, but the next one up? also, if you have a sump, don't forget to include that water in the volume as well.

Craig Manoukian · 03-10-2006, 09:54 PM

Used the 150 on my 80 gallon reef with 30 gallon refugium and it was plenty of volume, tank was pristine!

leolizard · 03-11-2006, 03:06 AM

Thanks for the help Craig. I actually do have a 150...not a 100 like I thought. I'm happy with the skimmer too. My water is CRYSTAL clear 24/7. The tang is still doing great, not bothering anything, fish nor coral.

03-06-2006, 09:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
leolizard Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Corpus Christ, Texas Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment	Tang info I am planning to purchase a purple tang from my LFS tommorrow and was wondering if this type of tang would be good in my reef tank. __________________ 75 gallon tank 260W PC Emperor 400, Fluval 404 2 X powersweep heads Seaclone 150 150 pounds figi rock

03-06-2006, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tang info Would probably be ok, what other fish do you have? __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

03-06-2006, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,689 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tang info Same Q.. what other fish do you have? Do not add any fish after you add it. They can be very aggressive towards new commers. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

03-07-2006, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,353 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tang info Hope this helps! So you want a tang? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS. Last edited by Craig Manoukian : 03-10-2006 at 12:24 AM.

03-07-2006, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
leolizard Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Corpus Christ, Texas Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tang info I have 3 green chromis, a diamond goby, and 2 ocellarius clowns. __________________ 75 gallon tank 260W PC Emperor 400, Fluval 404 2 X powersweep heads Seaclone 150 150 pounds figi rock

03-07-2006, 08:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,858 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tang info A Purple Tang will increase your bio-load dramatically. I see you use a power filter and a canister filter, what are your nitrate levels ? AFA as your current fish list if they've been in your tank for a while I don't see a problem but you never know with Tangs, some are mild mannered others ferocious. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

03-07-2006, 08:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
cecilio Sea Pen Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 337 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tang info Hi If You Have Corals Please Dont Buy This Type Of Monster, My Almost Killed My Lps, I Was Lucky And Were Able To Remove It From My Reef, One Of My Happiest Day As A Reefter

03-09-2006, 01:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
leolizard Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Corpus Christ, Texas Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tang info ammonia-0 nitrite-0 nitrate-0-10---never above ph-8.3 temp 78-79 have LOTS of soft corals...He has been in there for two days now and has not messed with anything (he does like to eat the algae growing from the snail's back though). I feed him a piece of dried algae, emerald entree, and a little bit of spirulina brine. He is about 2 - 2 1/2'' long...any other suggestions on food __________________ 75 gallon tank 260W PC Emperor 400, Fluval 404 2 X powersweep heads Seaclone 150 150 pounds figi rock

03-09-2006, 09:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tang info get a better skimmer... those tangs are poop machines. __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

03-09-2006, 10:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tang info mine is a bit shy, but agree with others, read up a bit , check out Scott Michaels quick fish guide as a starter, Craig,. the link isnt working for me, just brings me to the forums...but im guessing is your sticky under just starting out forums on tangs... good read for sure __________________ Peace, Dan

03-10-2006, 12:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,353 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tang info Thanks forestal, try the link again and let me know if my edit fixed it. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-10-2006, 09:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,353 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Tang info Used the 150 on my 80 gallon reef with 30 gallon refugium and it was plenty of volume, tank was pristine! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-11-2006, 03:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
leolizard Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Corpus Christ, Texas Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Tang info Thanks for the help Craig. I actually do have a 150...not a 100 like I thought. I'm happy with the skimmer too. My water is CRYSTAL clear 24/7. The tang is still doing great, not bothering anything, fish nor coral. __________________ 75 gallon tank 260W PC Emperor 400, Fluval 404 2 X powersweep heads Seaclone 150 150 pounds figi rock

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