Thoughts on Powder Blue Tang?

GoBigGuy · Mar 24, 2015

So have been enjoying my tank and I think I just need one more fish for my 180gal

I was thinking of adding a powder blue tang but my brother says they are all a bunch of a-holes and wanted to get feedback from those who have them

My current stock:

4" Blue Tang
3" Yellow Tang
3" Flame Angel
Yellow Wrasse
Red Coris Wrasse
Hoeven's Wrasse
Flame Hawk
2 Ocellaris Clownfish
2 Firefish
2 Purple Firefish
Diamond Watchman Goby

Should I pull the trigger on a 4" to 4 1/2" Powder Blue Tang that has been medicated ad eating well?

Greaser9999 · Mar 24, 2015

I think he'll definitely have problems with ur established tangs, but only one way to find out!

GoBigGuy · Mar 24, 2015

Greaser9999 said:

I like the way you think

My plan was to wait to add him to the display until lights out and everyone starts going to sleep and get him a little bigger

ItsTheNano · Mar 24, 2015

My powder brown doesnt mind any other fish except a blue tang, he chases him but nothing more than getting chased

F-Dawg · Mar 24, 2015

PBT are very territorial. Adding him last may help with the aggression issue. Is your blue tang the boss of the tank now? If so, I think it will meet it nemesis.

Zoarder · Mar 24, 2015

GoBigGuy said:

Medicated with what? And how long? PBT are one of the hardest tangs. Some have lost most of their fish because any stress can cause an ick break.

GoBigGuy · Mar 24, 2015

F-Dawg said:

My yellow is the boss, the blue really doesn't bug anyone but no one messes with him either

GoBigGuy · Mar 24, 2015

Zoarder said:

He went through a standard couple week QT

Zoarder · Mar 24, 2015

GoBigGuy said:

2 weeks is not enough. Even at 6 weeks they can still get ick if its dormant in your tank.

LAreefguy · Mar 24, 2015

I love powder blues, just remember that if your happy with your tank and all the fish are pretty good with eachother all is about to change. Plus te stress, pb are Ich magnets. So just keep an eye on everything.

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GoBigGuy · Mar 24, 2015

LAreefguy said:

I am happy with my tank but feel one more tang will pop with color and make it perfect for me

will the "change" ever calm again?

GoBigGuy · Mar 24, 2015

My other choice is a Blue Caribbean Tang

Zoarder · Mar 24, 2015

GoBigGuy said:

I was gonna say I never heard of that tang before LOL I know him as an Atlantic blue tang. Really pretty I got in QT for a few weeks now. They can get mean as well.

GoBigGuy · Mar 24, 2015

Well **** now I just don't know what to do

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LAreefguy · Mar 24, 2015

GoBigGuy said:

Not sure, I have to say I'm in love with tangs. Sohal, achilles, chevron, powders!!!!! I love them all, That being said all the chaos they cause is so stressful. I'm happier now with less tangs. If your looking to add a final piece maybe something special like a white tail tang beutiful but not as angry lol . That balance is just so hard to get sometimes. Just my 2 cents

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Zoarder · Mar 24, 2015

GoBigGuy said:

Add a blonde Naso

LAreefguy · Mar 24, 2015

Zoarder said:

That's a great idea!!!!!! Even a vlamingi it's stupid but when people come over they marvel over that rather than my supermale linneitus or any of my other rare fish. The blue spots pop!

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F-Dawg · Mar 24, 2015

Zoarder said:

One of my favorite fish. Live aquaria DD had a few 2" juveniles in stock but they go by fast.

Zoarder · Mar 24, 2015

F-Dawg said:

I love mine here he is...

F-Dawg · Mar 24, 2015

Looks like a female.

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