Blue tang in a 29g?

[Euclid]

And on a side note, what happened to hippo tang prices?! Aquatek is selling small hippos for $70?!?! I'm pretty sure they were like $35 last time I checked.

[prof]

Do it. It is too small of a tank, but you know that. You will have to re-home it later, but you know that too. Enjoy the fish until it grows a little and then sell him. There are always people who would like a tang.

[Dee]

I've got one in my biocube...a 14g...tiny little guy. Yes I know it's not the best idea. He's doing great, but I got him knowing he won't be staying in there too long. Another 1/2" and he's going in my big tank at home. I needed something to eat the algae in my tank and the tang was the best one. It's under control thanks to him and some cowrie's, so when I can see that my little tank isn't working for him any more, he's coming home. I got him because I always wanted one and I knew no tang would live long in a biocube, so I would get to put him in my main system soon enough.

I have to say though, if I didn't have a large tank at home, this fish would not have been purchased. I get attached to my critters whether they can think or not. I get them hoping to give them a cool and safe home. I REALLY hate losing even a fish.

Dena

[bigdscobra]

Do what you want you will be fine! It is going to take that fish years and years to out grow that tank especially when you start out with one that is 1in.. And hopefully by the time she is to big for the tank and you will have enough experience and enjoyment to do a larger tank.

It just makes me laugh on how people who have only been members (maybe only had a salt water tank) for 1 to 2 years give advice on whats good for the fish long term when they have not even had salt water tanks that long.

We all know that fish out grow tanks but come on a 1in fish will do just fine for over 3 years in a 29g tank and in that time you can enjoy the fun and beauty of a hippo tang or any other fish for that matter. Not everybody has the ability to start with 100g+++ tanks it is best to start small when learning a hobby.

Thanks
Dan

[Bill S]

Do what you want you will be fine!

It just makes me laugh on how people who have only been members (maybe only had a salt water tank) for 1 to 2 years give advice on whats good for the fish long term when they have not even had salt water tanks that long.

OK, Dan, I just checked. The folks that disagree with your advice:

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Now, in MY case - and I fully admit that I'm no expert and I've made MORE than my share of mistakes - I've been in this hobby (SW) for over 35 years. Yup. "Do what you want". That's worked for me...

[Mr Cob]

I think it's important to try our best at giving good advice. It's up to the people asking the questions to decide what's best for them and their pets. But, one of the things that makes this site so successful is that people take the time to offer up good advice based on research, knowledge and more importantly experience.

In my personal experience keeping fish happy is the key to a successful tank. In my experience if a tang is not happy he/she will get ick and most likely die if the problem persists. Keeping a tang in a 29 gallon is by no means a good start at keeping it happy. I'm sure it will work for some...but it's not good advice to advise someone that it's acceptable to keep a tang in a 29 gallon for up to 3-4 years.

[jdjm07]

I THINK IT WILL DO FINE . I HAVE A 7" INCH BLUE HIPPO TANG IN A 55 GALLONS!! I'VE HAD HIM 6 YRS.. AND I GOT HIM WHEN HE WAS ABOUT 3"INCH...

[Mr Cob]

I THINK IT WILL DO FINE . I HAVE A 7" INCH BLUE HIPPO TANG IN A 55 GALLONS!! I'VE HAD HIM 6 YRS.. AND I GOT HIM WHEN HE WAS ABOUT 3"INCH...

Still doesn't mean this is the best advice. Would you advise a person living in an apartment to keep a Great Dane dog? No. But I'm sure some people would and have kept them in tiny apartments and the dog lived for many years.

How about a Pony?

[aquasport24]

How about a pony and a great dane together in a small apartment?....lol.

[CoryDude]

Upgrade to a larger tank size, then get the tang. I promise they'll still be around when that time comes.

Like said earlier, an "unhappy" cramped fish will be susceptible to ich, velvet, and all other sorts of diseases and parasites. Not a good investment for you at this time IMO.