The most hardy IME are the Zebrasoma and Naso tangs, Purple, Sailfin, Scopas (my vote for hardiest), and Yellow tang are all quite hardy given stable conditions. The Naso tangs grow too larg for most setups. Least hardy would be most of the colorful Acanthurus species, Clown Tang being the trickiest of the bunch.
Q. Is sailfin Tang aggressive?
Sailfin Tangs (Zebrasoma veliferum) combine beauty, personality, and size into the perfect reef tank addition. They aren’t quite as aggressive as other members in the tang family, though they WILL establish their territories.
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Q. Is a hippo tang aggressive?
Hippo tangs can become semi-aggressive when kept with other tangs of a similar shape, size, and color to them and can also become aggressive with other hippo tangs in the same aquarium. The hippo tang however is a great fish for a community tank as they will peacefully co-exist with any other types of fish.
Q. Are yellow tangs aggressive?
The yellow tang is one of the most popular fish in a saltwater aquarium. It’s important to be aware, however, that yellow tang can be aggressive, are prone to the fish disease called “ich,” and may damage coral in your reef tank.
Q. Are Orange shoulder tang aggressive?
Orange shoulder tangs are the least likely to become semi-aggressive when kept with other tangs of a similar shape, size, and color to them. However, there still is a small risk they can become aggressive with other orange shoulder tangs in the same aquarium if not added at the same time and as juveniles.
Q. Is a sailfin Tang reef safe?
Although they are generally reef safe, they sometimes can pick at clam mantels or LPS corals with soft tissues. They should not be kept with other Sailfin tangs or other tangs that will look similar to the Sailfin such as yellow tangs for example.
Q. Are coral beauty reef safe?
The Coral Beauty is reef safe, with some cause for caution. You can expect to safely keep them with most reef fish, corals, & invertebrates in an aquarium. Caution is advised due to the observation that certain individual fish may nip at corals or clams.
Q. Are regal tangs aggressive?
Blue Regal Tangs are semi-aggressive, yet peaceful towards non-tangs. There will be aggression towards the new tang, so keep an eye on their behavior and remove them if they are constantly hiding or up in the corner of the tank. Avoid triggers, puffers, and other aggressive fish which can stress your tangs out.
Q. Are powder blue tangs aggressive?
Temperament– Like most tangs, the powder blue can be aggressive especially when housed with other tangs or fishes with a similar body shape. Only keep one specimen per tank. As stated, they have large territories in the wild and will require ample space in the home aquarium.
