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Well, my 180g reef tank is nearing completion and will be ready for fish within the next month or so. The tank has been curing for about 6 months mostly due to unforseen circumstances keeping me away from home but now I'm back and finishing up the surounding cabinet and waiting on 1 of 3 MH ballasts before picking up a clean up crew of snails.

I have always found the pb tang to be the most interesting and would like any and all info from you successfull pb tang keepers to chim me in please. I don't plan on having any other tangs in the tank and intend to put it in as the last fish. I have not put much thought into other tank mates other than a sixline wrasse for the possible pyramid snail outbreaks on clams but I also don't intend to have more than 4-5 fish anyway. The tank will be for SPS and clams only, lots of water movement and strong 400w lighting. The current aquascap leaves about 9-12 inches of open space above the reef to be so that should be ample room for coral to grow and the pb to swim around.

I would really appreciate some advice and tips on keeping these fish alive and thriving for many years. I realize nori and excellent water parameters are a must but what more?