Tangs in a 55g - Now "what should I add next?"

Hey all,

Long time no post.

I am currently crusing along with my 55g reef and its doing great. Only housing three fish at the moment (Flame Angel, 2 clowns).

I am looking for another add to the tank. I am looking at a smaller tang. Has anyone had success keeping tangs in a 55g ? Does anyone know of which tang species are the smallest?

I know this topic causes alot of debate, and for the record I have not purchased a tang, or planning to in the near future, but just looking at what people have had a success with and what they havent.

Cheers

Ryan.

 

Not enough width.

 

Its not a cube. Its 4ft long? or should i be thinking 6ft long?

 

Look into bristletooth tangs, they are the smallest and the smallest of them may do.

Here is a link to an article that might help you decide.
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co....ing_space_do_your_fish_need?&utm_content=html

 

If it's a 3ft tank and its a smaller tang, like a little yellow or hippo, he would be just fine. However you'd have to move him a year or 2 down the line as it grows.

 

4 is just fiiiiiiine

 

Not enough room IMO

 

Thanks for that. Thats a very nice looking tang. If I got a tang my tank would be pretty maxed out, so my choice has to be good!

Cheers. I always seem to look at the tank and go, "its pretty wide". Granted its not a 6ft 125g, which look very nice at the LFS "Wife nudge nudge". I am moving at the end of the year, so maybe an upgrade is in store .

 

Should be fine if you get a small one and plan to sell him or move him in a few years

 

How fast do tangs and fish in general grow? there tiny, like 2 inch tangs at the LFS. How long would it take for them to become at 9 inch monster?