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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bearsareawsome, Jun 16, 2011.

  1. Jun 16, 2011 #1
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    so im really new to salt water but got my tanks up and going good.  i want to get a blue tang.  i have a sailfin tang in the tank and he is happy as can be.  any addvice before i go spend a good amount of money?
     
  2. Jun 16, 2011 #2
    JB Marion

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    What size tank?
     
  3. Jun 16, 2011 #3
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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  4. Jun 16, 2011 #4
    notoriousreef

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    Still pretty new to this myself but from my understand a tank that size should only house one type of tang due to them being quite territorial. Hope someone else chimes in with more experience for ya.
     
  5. Jun 16, 2011 #5
    Actuary Adel, IA

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    Sailfin and blue tang should be okay together. I'd be careful with crossing similar shapes though, so avoid a purple tang or a yellow tang with your sailfin and avoid a powder blue with a blue tang. That's always been the guideline I've heard and followed and it has worked out for me so far. I haven't had a problem with a blue tang and a yellow tang in a 125g. But who knows... there are a lot of varying experiences in this hobby!
     
  6. Jun 16, 2011 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    plenty big enough for another Tang,

    How long has it been up & running?
     
  7. Jun 16, 2011 #7
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    any certain foods u recomend? i have clips. should i put stuff in them? what goes in these clips.
     
  8. Jun 16, 2011 #8
    kgehrke

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    Nori/Seaweed goes in the clips, the powder blue I had rarely touched it though, of all the stuff I fed, it loved Formula II Flake the best. Try to offer some balance between meat and veggie. Good luck.
     

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