sailfin tang?

fiorano · #1 11-24-2008, 07:10 PM

thanks for the advice i think i might pick one up soon then

actually i was looking at pictures of the desjardinii and i think i like the looks of him even more. are they harder to find then the normal sailfin?????

MikeP · #2 11-24-2008, 07:40 PM

I have both a Sailfin and a Regal in my tank. They get along just fine. I've had the sailfin for almost 2 years (he lived in a 55g for a bit while my 190g was being set up). And while the Sailfin has grown he hasn't grown very much. My Regal has grown a lot faster.

HTH

Trigger Man · #3 11-24-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fiorano

thanks for the advice i think i might pick one up soon then

actually i was looking at pictures of the desjardinii and i think i like the looks of him even more. are they harder to find then the normal sailfin?????

The Desjardinii is a beautiful fish, they are available in Calgary quite a bit, but expect to pay twice of what you would pay for a regular sailfin. In my opinion it is well worth the price difference, being that I like the coloring and shape of the Desjardinii better.

fiorano · #4 11-25-2008, 01:42 AM

thanks guys ill keep my eyes open for one of those then

i've always been partial to tangs but didnt know if getting more than one was a good choice or not

Myka · #5 11-25-2008, 02:14 AM

I think Sailfin's should not be kept in tanks smaller than 180g. They just get too big.

fiorano · #6 11-25-2008, 02:42 AM

well if this is the case what is a really neat tang i can keep in a 125?

naesco · #7 11-25-2008, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by fiorano

well if this is the case what is a really neat tang i can keep in a 125?

Thanks Myka for having the courage to post. I will send you a badge.
Thanks fiorano for asking before you buy.
The sailfish tang grows to 18 inches (picture a pie plate swimming in your tank and now double the size)
If your tank is a 6 footer, choose an acanthurus species. www.wetwebmedia.com lists the good and bad ones.
If your tank is shorter, choose a kole. They are beautiful fish with and endearing personality.

Some reefers with the best of intentions attempt to justify a tang purchase by saying that they will upgrade to a larger tank later. But, plans change; financial, family or a move.
We can't make those plans but we can look forward to getting that tang when we we do have the size of tank necessary to accomodate their needs.
As reefers, we owe it to the fish we keep to provide optimum conditions for them and nothing less.

Myka · #8 11-25-2008, 05:49 AM

Well said naesco!! Thanks for the badge.

2manytanks · #9 11-26-2008, 01:11 AM

I think you'll do fine with a Desjardini, particularly since the Regal was there first and the sailfin will likely still be a baby. Mine has grown up now, and is definitely the boss, but he really doesn't pick on the other tangs. Occasionally he'll have a little tiff with the foxface, but the foxface knows how to defend himself just fine. (envision a tang swimming away puckering his lips after getting a taste of spiney fins)

OceanicCorals-Ian- · #10 11-26-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 2manytanks

I think you'll do fine with a Desjardini, particularly since the Regal was there first and the sailfin will likely still be a baby. Mine has grown up now, and is definitely the boss, but he really doesn't pick on the other tangs. Occasionally he'll have a little tiff with the foxface, but the foxface knows how to defend himself just fine. (envision a tang swimming away puckering his lips after getting a taste of spiney fins)