Question for the Tang Police?

[inline6]

Question for the Tang Police.
At FT they have Hawaiian yellow tangs for $14.99 about 1.5" head to tail.
Can I keep it in my 26g to control some of the C. algae for some time before it gets too big?

 

[nycmat]

no just buy chemi clean dont do that for them. they might not even eat it

 

[michael stern]

I would tend to say no. Even small, they need swimming room

 

[marrone]

A very small one should be fine for a short while but like nycmat said it mayn't eat the algae, specially if it's Red Slime. Also if is red slime algae the best way to get rid of it is to use Chemi-Clean or Red Slime away.

 

[inline6]

I've got alot of the bright green springs of algae growing betwn the corals.
OK, I won't do it.

 

[herman]

The way I see it, it depends on the person. While the tang is a small juvenile its ok to keep it in there. Aslo inline, you seem like a good guy on this board and quite serious. You are definitely in this hobby to stay. And you will upgrade sooner or later and you can transfer to the larger tank!

 

[inline6]

The way I see it, it depends on the person. While the tang is a small juvenile its ok to keep it in there. Aslo inline, you seem like a good guy on this board and quite serious. You are definitely in this hobby to stay. And you will upgrade sooner or later and you can transfer to the larger tank!

I care about this hobby man.
Thanks.

Wish I can find a suitable avatar like yours.

 

[cali_reef]

For algae problem in a smaller tank, try use turbo snails from FT and maybe a lawnmower blenny.

My yellow tangs are picky as to which algae they will eat, red slime is not one they will eat.

I don't think there are any "tang police" on this board, just some people caring more about fish\live stock than others. I would give the same sarcastic replies if they are putting 15 damsels in a 20 gallon tank.

 

[marrone]

Some times in a small tank it easier to take out the rocks and just use a tooth brush to scrub off the algae. Then let the hermits and turbo finish off what left, if anything.

Considering the fish, tangs, rabbit fish and angels that I have in one of my tanks the tang police would have to send over a whole squad to take care of me

 

[herman]

I care about this hobby man.
Thanks.

Wish I can find a suitable avatar like yours.

Here is one for your name dude:

 

[herman]

Some times in a small tank it easier to take out the rocks and just use a tooth brush to scrub off the algae. Then let the hermits and turbo finish off what left, if anything.

Considering the fish, tangs, rabbit fish and angels that I have in one of my tanks the tang police would have to send over a whole squad to take care of me

With the size of your tanks the tang police will come over to recruit you maybe :icon16:

 

[marrone]

I have a 260 with 3 large rabbit fishs, 5 large tangs and 2 angels.

I don't think so as if I follow some of the tang police on RC I could have 1 yellow tang in my 260

 

[inkblue]

...Inline, do it detect UPGRADE!! :scratchch

 

[inkblue]

...here'S youR avaTar without the white bkgnd, it might looK better :approve:

 

[herman]

you have too much time ink! It does look better.

 

[inline6]

you have too much time ink! It does look better.

HEHE
LOL

 

[DRZL]

I agree when you have a nano, just put the tang.....down!

Now spread em! :icon16:

its not fair to the animal IMO, so im glad your shying away from the tang. get some snails and be done w/ it!