Fish size compatablities

[outtreking]

I currently have two clowns and a kole tang in my 75 gal reef tank. The tang is small, maybe 1 3/4" long. just a hair smaller that my clowns. I am looking at a powder brown tang at my lfs and am not sure if I should get him because he is much larger than the other tang. He is about 3 1/2" long maybe. Is this o.k. of should I try to keep the fish about the same size?

[CrazyLionfish]

Too many tangs for a 75 gallon. I'd think everyone one on here would agree (The Tang Police haha) they'd probably say the kole was too big. But anyways to answer your question, I'd look for a smaller one, otherwise the powder brown would easily become the bully.

[outtreking]

Thanks for the info. If anyone else has anything else to add let me know. Thanks.

[reelheel]

I'll agree with Matt on this one...I actually think the Kole will be OK in the 75, as long as it's by itself. I definitely would not add another tang, the most likely result is that you would eventually lose them both.
I know tangs are great, and everyone seems to want several, but your tank simply isn't ideal. Why not get some interesting smaller fish...maybe a dwarf angel? I'd be happy to give you some great choices (IME) for reef fish that would go nicely in your 75 if you'd like.

[anydarnthing]

If I where you and you have some extra money(I know it says your a student) I would get a better protein skimmer then a Seaclone which is nothing better then a good way to aerate your water.