back on subject. thanks to everyone for the quick and accurate help.. the tang looks great and seems to have little to no stress at all.
i have the 29g tall all set up and plenty of water avail to do water changes. all i need to do is get him used to me.
i have set up the tank with construction paper all over the sides and rear. i keep a towel over the frt all day to keep him from getting spooked by my kids and wife and tv and computer. when i come home i open it up a little and get some food ready.
once the food is ready i remove the towel and feed him little by little. watching him eat and allowing him to watch me. (i want him to associate me with food so he will like me!) then i leave the towel off so we can see him for a little bit and then with the timer goes off for the lamp, the towel goes back on.