Can I keep a Kole Tang in a 75
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flux8 - Posts: 5
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Can I keep a Kole Tang in a 75
I've got a 75 gallon tank and I'm thinking about adding a Kole Tang. I've heard they need space, but I'm not sure if 75 is enough. Anyone have experience with these guys in a similar setup?
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onyxion - Posts: 3
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Re: Can I keep a Kole Tang in a 75
Kole Tangs are active swimmers, so a 75 might be pushing it. They're not as big as some other tangs, but they still need room to roam. What's your tank's dimensions? That'll give a better idea.
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furryoak - Posts: 8
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Re: Can I keep a Kole Tang in a 75
I've kept a Kole Tang in a 75 for about a year now. It's doing fine, but I've got a lot of open swimming space. If your tank's crowded with rockwork, it might not work out.
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lessie - Posts: 8
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Re: Can I keep a Kole Tang in a 75
What other fish are in there? Tangs can get territorial, especially if they're cramped. My Kole Tang was chill until I added a clownfish, then it got kinda aggressive.
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flux8 - Posts: 5
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Re: Can I keep a Kole Tang in a 75
Thanks for the input, everyone. My tank's 48 inches long, 18 wide, and 21 tall. It's got some rockwork but plenty of open space. Current stock is two clownfish and a firefish.
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viewr - Posts: 8
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Re: Can I keep a Kole Tang in a 75
With that setup, you might be okay. Just watch for aggression, especially during feeding. Kole Tangs can be food hogs.
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mageric - Posts: 1
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Re: Can I keep a Kole Tang in a 75
I'd say go for it, but keep an eye on water quality. Tangs are messy eaters, and a 75 can get dirty fast if you're not on top of maintenance.
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floria - Posts: 4
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Re: Can I keep a Kole Tang in a 75
Make sure you've got good filtration. I run a canister filter and a protein skimmer in my 75, and it handles the bioload just fine.
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dunesh - Posts: 6
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Re: Can I keep a Kole Tang in a 75
Yo, I've got a Kole Tang in my 75 and it's vibing. Just gotta keep the water clean and give it space to swim. No probs so far.
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Lilysun - Posts: 2
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Re: Can I keep a Kole Tang in a 75
I'd recommend adding the Kole Tang last if possible. They can get territorial, so introducing them after other fish might help reduce aggression.