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how many tangs in a 155

Have you checked out some of the wrasses I really like mine they have some very interesting behaviors. There are so many great fish out there besides just tangs I think right now you have a good mix of tangs . If you want to catch the tang what I have done is I feed my fish by dumping the food in with a small net they come right up to it I have to double check the neck because some of the little fish swim right inside of it. Then I come from behind with a large net and scoop them up or you could try a fish trap.
 
I hope my first post didn't sound rude I just reread it I should have explained my point better. I know by 9 I should be off the computer :)
 
I hope my first post didn't sound rude I just reread it I should have explained my point better. I know by 9 I should be off the computer :)
deff not rude lisa. and i do love the wrasses and deff want some but i need to make a net for the tank first dont want 100$ fish to jump lol. i want a blue spot gobbie to so i need the net
 
You've obviously hit a touchy subject...lol

The true answer to your question is not regarding the size of your tank. Being a 155, you have the linear swim space a tang will need. Now it comes to the actual selection of your tangs. The truth is, if you have tangs that look too like one another in body shape, they will quarrel. The fact that the yellow tang and the sailfin have not constantly fought may be due to the large tank size. Only just...

In reality, there are about 5 different families of surgeonfish/tangs. If you keep a fish from each genus, the odds are highly unlikely they will fight to the death. In my tank, I have a Desjardini Tang, Koles Tang and a Powder Blue. Sometimes they show their barbs at one another, but they never fight. It's to be expected with fish seeking dominance in a confined space. You will need to make sure the new tang is at least as large as your largest tang in the tank already. He will be picked on if he's small...

I recommend you pick up a copy of Reef Aquarium Fishes by Scott Michael. It will really help you with your fish selection.
 
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