Yellow Tang for my 55

I read where yellow tangs need 70 + gallons, you think one would do well in my 55 gallon?

T.

 

I have some larger swim my fish in my 55, including a pair of butterflyfish but I'm sure most will say no. I say you're okay though.

 

Plenty of room for a little baby one till it grows up a bit Im assuming the tank is a 4' Tank? Standard 55 that is

 

Yes it's four feet wide.

 

You answered your own question. Will it do well, debatable general consesus would say no. What are your other tank mates? In terms of capacity, 1 large very active aggressive fish like a yellow tang in a narrow tank like yours will limit who else is allowed in.

There are plenty of other fish that are perfectly suitable for a 55 gallon. Stocking suggestions are always the "bare" minimum. so they say your tank should be 48x 18 x 18 for it to be housed happily. Yes as you say can be done in a smaller setting but not happily, we are creating homes for fish, not for our amusement. JM2C

 

It might be trouble in the long run, but you can if you want.

 

Right now I have a Percula Clown, and one yellow tail damsel, which I'll be getting rid of tomorrow. I just want some color in the tank, but I do want to provide a nice home to the fish as well.

 

Are you prepared to deal with marine ich?

How long has the tank been running?

Do some window shopping on Liveaquaria.com is you are not set on the yellow tang.

 

There are quite a few fish who will provide color check out wrasses, basslets, firefish and a few other things

 

Many butterflyfish will be on the larger more colorful side and do well in a 55.