blue and blonde naso tang - Reef-Geeks

Marlinmero · Reef-Geek

i was wondering if i could safely mix a blue tang and a blonde naso tang together in a 130gallon tank

Clownfish Sushi · Big-Geek

I think Tangs tend to get along well enough with members from their own species. It might be ok.

pezza371887 · Reef-Geek

Tangs will only usually get along if they are different shaps, oval and cirles, e.g regal tang and a yellow tang are usually seen together becasue of their different shape, also colours are a factor two fish the same colour may fight for dominance

chris&barb · Lost

I agree with pezza on the shape thing. One exception to that might be if two different species of the same shape were added at the same time but thats still no guarantee that they wont fight now or later down the line

cdangel0 · Geek Story Teller

I agree different color / shapes is generally considered OK - HOWEVER - I attempted to put a powder brown in my tank and my purple tang went absolutely balistic on him.

They are completely different colors and shapes. The purple had and still hasn't ever bothered a new addition other then that tang.

Just be prepared for them to not get along and understand you may have to take one back out.

Marlinmero · Reef-Geek

alrighty thanks im still trying to decide. i just have a good deal lined up on a medium naso for 30 and i really like em. but at live aquaria they say that the naso will be aggressive towards other tangs.

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

Naso's (and all Acanthurus type speciies) are one of the more aggressive types of Tangs - What I've heard is add all at your tangs at once, or move your existing out for a little while to give your new addition time to get some territory.

A new fish is usually a little starved from transport, disoriented, and under the weather - so when your existing tang decides to attack him, he just doesn't want to fight back, and can get caught in some pretty desperate situations.

larrynews · mr. mom

they should be fine, i had both in my 125, got rid of them because they were breaking my sps corals every time they got spooked

rgrking · Spawning

I had a PBT and a yellow in my 100 gallon and they did great. I added a lavender and the PBT beat the crap out of it. I pulled out the PBT and left the other two and they swin together now and everything. So it's really up to the fish who and what they like.

larrynews · mr. mom

yep i have a yellow and a pbt right now , no problems

Barbara · Geekette

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Originally Posted by estanoche

Naso's (and all Acanthurus type speciies) are one of the more aggressive types of Tangs - What I've heard is add all at your tangs at once, or move your existing out for a little while to give your new addition time to get some territory.

A new fish is usually a little starved from transport, disoriented, and under the weather - so when your existing tang decides to attack him, he just doesn't want to fight back, and can get caught in some pretty desperate situations.

GREAT advice!!!

so marlin............what's the verdict?

Marlinmero · Reef-Geek

i decide to not to get it. I decided to get to purple fire fish and a red coco worm instead. didnt want to spend another $30 on the tang yet. maybe in a month or two ill get it

Barbara · Geekette

aaaaaaaaahhhhhh........good plan and even better purchases! ........so do we get to see???

Marlinmero · Reef-Geek

figured for $15 a piece i couldnt pass em up. and of course im headed up to sale my old tank and pick em tomorrow

Barbara · Geekette

......so how do they look?

Marlinmero · Reef-Geek

well one was dead when i got there. i was talking to they guy tuesday and wednesday and told him i couldnt make it till saturday. if that was ok ill take two. all in all he said yeah that will work ill just put em in an extra tank till you get there. i show up and they are still in the original bag they were shipped in.
But here is the one that made it

rgrking · Spawning

that's a very pretty fish. How's it doing in your tank?

Marlinmero · Reef-Geek

to my surprise he is alive and well. It found a nice little cave on the far end of the tank but out in the front on the sand bed. i put some pictures of it on my tank build thread

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

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Originally Posted by Marlinmero

well one was dead when i got there. i was talking to they guy tuesday and wednesday and told him i couldnt make it till saturday. if that was ok ill take two. all in all he said yeah that will work ill just put em in an extra tank till you get there. i show up and they are still in the original bag they were shipped in.
But here is the one that made it

OMG - the things some people do to animals once they decide they dont like them/dont want them anymore

Pat B · Geektacular

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlinmero

well one was dead when i got there. i was talking to they guy tuesday and wednesday and told him i couldnt make it till saturday. if that was ok ill take two. all in all he said yeah that will work ill just put em in an extra tank till you get there. i show up and they are still in the original bag they were shipped in.
But here is the one that made it

WOW Tuesday to Saturday in a bag, and still alive. He should be stuck in a bag for 5 days and see how he does.

Glad you got the fish, I have 2 of then, and they are great.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by Marlinmero 08-04-2010, 03:08 AM	Reef-Geek
blue and blonde naso tang i was wondering if i could safely mix a blue tang and a blonde naso tang together in a 130gallon tank	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olympia Posts: 471 Gameroom cash: $197480 Rep Power: 12
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by Clownfish Sushi 08-04-2010, 07:08 AM	Big-Geek
I think Tangs tend to get along well enough with members from their own species. It might be ok. __________________ Jason Golden ~Clownfish Sushi~	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,589 Gameroom cash: $26410 Rep Power: 48
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 08-04-2010, 12:15 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
Naso's (and all Acanthurus type speciies) are one of the more aggressive types of Tangs - What I've heard is add all at your tangs at once, or move your existing out for a little while to give your new addition time to get some territory. A new fish is usually a little starved from transport, disoriented, and under the weather - so when your existing tang decides to attack him, he just doesn't want to fight back, and can get caught in some pretty desperate situations. __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,586 Gameroom cash: $1174945 Rep Power: 113
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 08-04-2010, 01:15 PM	Spawning
I had a PBT and a yellow in my 100 gallon and they did great. I added a lavender and the PBT beat the crap out of it. I pulled out the PBT and left the other two and they swin together now and everything. So it's really up to the fish who and what they like. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 9,788 Gameroom cash: $1599290 Rep Power: 161
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[13 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 08-06-2010, 11:43 AM	Geekette
aaaaaaaaahhhhhh........good plan and even better purchases! ........so do we get to see??? __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,854 Gameroom cash: $4013309 Rep Power: 100
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by pezza371887 08-04-2010, 08:08 AM	Reef-Geek
Tangs will only usually get along if they are different shaps, oval and cirles, e.g regal tang and a yellow tang are usually seen together becasue of their different shape, also colours are a factor two fish the same colour may fight for dominance	Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 302 Gameroom cash: $67220 Rep Power: 10
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 08-04-2010, 10:39 AM	Lost
I agree with pezza on the shape thing. One exception to that might be if two different species of the same shape were added at the same time but thats still no guarantee that they wont fight now or later down the line	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,187 Gameroom cash: $3476370 Rep Power: 100
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by cdangel0 08-04-2010, 11:05 AM	Geek Story Teller
I agree different color / shapes is generally considered OK - HOWEVER - I attempted to put a powder brown in my tank and my purple tang went absolutely balistic on him. They are completely different colors and shapes. The purple had and still hasn't ever bothered a new addition other then that tang. Just be prepared for them to not get along and understand you may have to take one back out.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,240 Gameroom cash: $668537 Rep Power: 72
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by Marlinmero 08-04-2010, 11:22 AM	Reef-Geek
alrighty thanks im still trying to decide. i just have a good deal lined up on a medium naso for 30 and i really like em. but at live aquaria they say that the naso will be aggressive towards other tangs.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olympia Posts: 471 Gameroom cash: $197480 Rep Power: 12
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by larrynews 08-04-2010, 12:30 PM	mr. mom
they should be fine, i had both in my 125, got rid of them because they were breaking my sps corals every time they got spooked	Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: beavercreek ohio Posts: 49 Gameroom cash: $19050 Rep Power: 5
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by larrynews 08-04-2010, 02:11 PM	mr. mom
yep i have a yellow and a pbt right now , no problems	Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: beavercreek ohio Posts: 49 Gameroom cash: $19050 Rep Power: 5
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by Marlinmero 08-05-2010, 05:58 PM	Reef-Geek
i decide to not to get it. I decided to get to purple fire fish and a red coco worm instead. didnt want to spend another $30 on the tang yet. maybe in a month or two ill get it	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olympia Posts: 471 Gameroom cash: $197480 Rep Power: 12
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[14 (permalink)] Posted by Marlinmero 08-06-2010, 12:00 PM	Reef-Geek
figured for $15 a piece i couldnt pass em up. and of course im headed up to sale my old tank and pick em tomorrow	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olympia Posts: 471 Gameroom cash: $197480 Rep Power: 12
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[15 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 08-07-2010, 04:40 PM	Geekette
......so how do they look? __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,854 Gameroom cash: $4013309 Rep Power: 100
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[16 (permalink)] Posted by Marlinmero 08-07-2010, 08:38 PM	Reef-Geek
well one was dead when i got there. i was talking to they guy tuesday and wednesday and told him i couldnt make it till saturday. if that was ok ill take two. all in all he said yeah that will work ill just put em in an extra tank till you get there. i show up and they are still in the original bag they were shipped in. But here is the one that made it	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olympia Posts: 471 Gameroom cash: $197480 Rep Power: 12
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[17 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 08-08-2010, 02:31 PM	Spawning
that's a very pretty fish. How's it doing in your tank? __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 9,788 Gameroom cash: $1599290 Rep Power: 161
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[18 (permalink)] Posted by Marlinmero 08-09-2010, 02:13 AM	Reef-Geek
to my surprise he is alive and well. It found a nice little cave on the far end of the tank but out in the front on the sand bed. i put some pictures of it on my tank build thread	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olympia Posts: 471 Gameroom cash: $197480 Rep Power: 12
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