about tangs in a 155 gallon aquarium

[ericcarlsoc]

hey,
can i put a purple tang that gets max 10 inches and 2 other max size 8 inch tangs in a 155 bow front aquarium and not have to upgrade the aquarium at all.

with 2 cardinal fish and 2 clownfish

 

[albano]

hey,
can i put a purple tang that gets max 10 inches and 2 other max size 8 inch tangs in a 155 bow front aquarium and not have to upgrade the aquarium at all.

NO one HAS to upgrade their aquarium...BUT you may need to downgrade your fish (when they get too big). I don't think you have to worry about a purple tang getting to 10", so 3 'smaller' tangs in a 155g shouldn't be a problem, for a long time.

 

[DrHarryLopez]

I havent seen any purple tangs larger than 4", like Al said "long time before you'll need to upgrade to fit ur fish." They grow but not necessarily that large.

 

[irvp13]

+1 you'll be fine

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

Don't stress it dude you are starting off the RIGHT way..large tank and small amount of livestock kudos!

 

[aznt1217]

Like the replies above, I haven't seen a purple tang beyond 5 inches. IMHO you should be fine

 

[KathyC]

Just please don't add it until we get you through cycling your tank!