120 vs 125 for tang

Please no tang police. My wife wants a Hippo tang
I no a 6 foot long tank sounds better but is it

A 125 would have 6 ft in front but the rock will be almost aginst the back wall so it would only have the front of tank to swim in 6' up and 6' back

A 120 even though only 4' the rock will be out away from the back wall giving it 4' in front and 4' in back of rock thats 8' circle if that makes sence.

 

I would go with the 6 ft tank.

 

Longer tanks are usually better because they have alot of more swimming room comparatively to a more cube/square shape tank.

I think a hippo would be fine in either, but both you and the fish would prefer it in a 6ft.

 

Neither tank is appropriate IMO.

http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/minimum-tank-sizes-selection-animals-137158.html

http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hob...general-rules-successful-aquarium-126326.html

 

King Vinny, I promised the tang police that I would upgrade my 90 gallon cube, housing my chocolate tang, yellow tang, regal tang, juvenile Emporor angel, pair of "racing" clowns, and a devil damsel. Well true to my word, my new tank arrives and will be constructed on site tomorrow. 96x36x30 display, and 200 gallon sump.
I agree bigger is better, I can't wat to see them released in here in about 4 weeks.

Quick question though.
I am going to keep my water changes for e next 4 weeks and add it to the new tank along the way, I have added 200 lbs of base rock to my 90 and sump, to start them off, I will transfer them and the old live sand to the new tank a week before I move the stock. Will this work ?
Shoud I run my new skimmer from week 2 in the next tank, or wait until the rock is in with the old live sand ?

 

either one dude lol. come on

 

I really dont understand this "tang police" crap. I have raised several Blue Hippo Tangs in tanks from 15-70 gallons. They just want clean water, companionship, rock work to swim and sleep in, and food.

Think about any LFS. There are tangs there, for months/years, in tanks as small as 30 gallons.
MY LFS HAS AN 18 YEAR OLD BLUE HIPPO TANG-----http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x898137186/Fish-that-survived-tank-destruction-in-pet-store-robbery-still-swimming-a-day-later

I don't think most of you know how incredibly hardy these fish can be.

Personally I feel like, if you have a seriously healthy system and tons of flow, you can get away with having a Blue Hippo Tang:

Small (1/8-2') can live in anything 10g or more
Medium (2-5') can live in anything 40g or more
Large (5-9') can live in anything 90g or more
X-Large (9-13') can live in anything 150 or more

 

but thats just me, i dont get "tang police". If it eats, swims, and grows...life is good

 

You are right there are many ways to keep fish.IMO good aquarium husbandry starts by limiting risks and choosing wisely.Rehoming fish sounds good but have you ever tried to catch a fish in a reef tank?Bouncing the fish from one tank to another is not a good idea either.(and not an option for most)Sometimes life happens and your planned upgrade fails.Doesn't it make more sense to buy a tank then stock it with animals that are appropriate and can live there long term if necessary?Upgrade the tank first then the animal. This IMO is responsible husbandry.

 

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Out of respect for the creator of this thread please stay on topic. Don't be the poster that ignored this request and gets the thread closed.