Purple tang

[Oceans Ferevh]

How fast does a purple tang grow? I have one that is just under 2 inches and I'm having to get rid of my 65 gallon reef tank I'm having to get rid of it because after I graduate I'll be moving into an appartment again. It will be acouple of years before I can move into a home. I'm going to downsize into a 30 gallon. I know the answer to this question, but have to ask anyway...could I keep a baby tang in a 30g cube? I'll try and find someone to look after it in Portland when it grows, but how long would I have? I know the size of a tank it will need when it reaches adulthood (120+). I'm not ignorrant, just desperate. I don't want to get rid of my baby

 

[Unarce]

Generally, most might agree that the PT has a slower growth rate than say...yellow tangs. I special ordered a baby about 4 or 5 years ago with the intention of upgrading. He was about the size of a .50 piece. He's been in my 40g ever since. He's about 4" now, and will soon be moved to a 90g.

2 years in a 30g isn't the best situation for it, just try to give it as much room as possible with less live rock and sand.

Good luck! :wink:

 

[Anonymous]

Are you sold on the 30g? Have you considered a 40g breeder...nice and long.

 

[Oceans Ferevh]

I have space constraints also. It needs to fit on the kitchen counter. A 30g cube can fit