tang cruelty

[Gseclipse02]

That wasn't mine was it?

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no this was like 2 years ago or so .... urs got to that size tho but way better color ... its in another 180 now ...

[Gseclipse02]

Never much cared for the tang police. Get some experience, read as much as you can, and get the best quality foods you can, and I think you'll be doing right by your fish. Giving them a great environment to live in is crucial, as well; I didn't intend to let that aspect go unmentioned.

Someone mentioned cats. Keep one cat, and then let it out. Does it stay on your porch? In your yard? No, it utilizes all the space it can. Does that mean it is cruel to keep a cat in a 400sq ft apartment? No, I don't think so. Animals adapt to their environment. Still, you do have to monitor their size, and make adjustments as needed.

They have no need to run from predators, nor do they need acres of reef to forage for algae growth. As far as swimming room, I can't really say that they don't like turning around after X amount of feet. I keep a tv next to my aquarium and put it on NASCAR races so they will learn to turn left. Watkin's Glen really screws them up, though.

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lol thats funny right there

[allan]

I was thinking about this last night, I've had my hippo tang now three years... Got him when he was medium size or so, and now he's about four or five inches. I don't imagine he's going to grow much more than a couple of inches in the next two to three years.

I'm curious as to what "way too fast" growth means.

[alton]

This is always a sticky situation whether it is Tangs, Angelfish or other Marine Fish that we keep in our tanks. Personally I have no problem with someone who buys a very small fish, keeps it for a year in there tank and then when it out grows the tank sells it here on MAAST or at a fish store. If I have a choice between purchasing a wild caught or a fish from someones tank, I take the fish on consignment everytime.

[Reefer madness92]

God I care too much, your all great I trust everyone on here has the best in mind for any fish I love u guys, without us there would be no Maast, once again I love you guys. Love fish and each other

[350gt]

I love fish too.....




in a sandwich with a hint of ketchup, tarter sauce and lemon.....

[LuckySingh]

How many people can donate their too big fish though? I would think even seaworld and the zoo has a limited need for outgrown pets.
I think the longterm sustainability of a fish should definitely be a consideration for whether or not to purchase it?

As for how happy a fish is. That's probably tough to gauge. Basics of course are: are they healthy, are they stressed, do they show signs of disease or injury, are they dying either in the tank or regularly jumping out and dying on the floor?
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well said+1
i dnt wana buy a fish at a 1st place that in future will stress in my tank or i hve to find a nice home for em....in this hobby a good husbandry
is must as like with every other pets....
all thou i did buy a small baby blk tang 2.5" about 6months ago and kept her in my 55gln untill now with a sure plan that she will be moved to my 6ft long tank in nearly few months as i upgrade....