55gal. saltwater tank, with 55 pounds of live rock. Tangs are algae eaters. How many tangs could live off the algae in this size tank, looking for a recommendation here. I would love to have 3, would that be too many in this size?
2007-03-19 09:32:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
It would help if we knew what type of tangs you were interested in. Hippos will stay around 6-8", nasos will get to 18". As all of these are territorial, they should be kept as a single, or in groups of three or more to spread aggression. The aggression is with not only their own species, but all tangs and surgeonfish and fish that resemble them. All are highly active swimmers as well. For a 55 gallon, it would be best to go with just one.
You should be aware that just because a fish is an "algae eater", this doesn't mean they will eat all types of algae. They have food preferences, just as we do. I"m including some links for you - the first two are the different tangs and surgeonfishes, the last is saltwater algaes and biological controls (basically, who eats what).
Good luck with the tank!
2007-03-19 09:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well If you are using RO/DI water like you should be in a reef, I wouldnt say more than 1 to keep the algae under control. Just dont feed much, maybe twice a week. keep your skimmer clean and buddle level checked on daily, and lights not on for too long. They wont get every speck of algae but they help. Snails and hermit crabs will do thier part too. Think diversity!
2007-03-19 17:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by negativedreamers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rule of thumb for salt water fish:
1 fish per 10 gallons
2007-03-19 16:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
just one they are Territorial and will fight any fish that resembles them especially in a tank of that size.
2007-03-19 17:37:53 · answer #4 · answered by douglas R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋