Regal Tang vs. Yellow Tang

Der_Iron_Chef · #1 02-05-2008, 03:45 AM

Well, I don't think either tang is suited for a 46G bowfront. But if you were going to disregard the advice given....definitely don't put a Regal Tang in a tank that size. A yellow would do *better*.

I don't think any tangs are really suitable, to be honest.

fmelindy · #2 02-05-2008, 04:48 AM

maybe a tomini would be even better

Reefer Rob · #3 02-05-2008, 04:13 PM

A small Yellow Tang would be OK as long as you can commit to upgrading your tank size when the fish grows. Happiest fish in my tank. Spends the whole day cleaning rocks.

naesco · #4 02-07-2008, 08:56 PM

The posters who replied are all correct.
Your tank is too small for tangs.
Wait until you decide to set up a large tank and add tangs at that time.
Thank you

Drock169 · #5 02-08-2008, 05:03 AM

I hate to be part of the tang, but yeah you should have at 5 feet of swimming space for most tangs

Redrover · #6 02-08-2008, 05:18 AM

Tangs are swimmers...tank size 120 and up

richtg · #7 02-18-2008, 05:12 PM

I agree. I feel guilty sometimes for having one 4" tang in a 90g, even with big open swimming lanes...

I would vote 120 & up for any tang. It's the hard, sad truth...

fishoholic · #8 02-05-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

Well, I don't think either tang is suited for a 46G bowfront. But if you were going to disregard the advice given....definitely don't put a Regal Tang in a tank that size. A yellow would do *better*.

I don't think any tangs are really suitable, to be honest.

Dito. Tangs need 90g or more!!!!!!!!!!