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Old 08/09/2007, 03:46 PM
jcgso jcgso is offline
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang?

I'm about to upgrade from a 55 to a 120. I have a Yellow Tang and would like to add a Desjardini sailfin Tang. Would these two be OK in a 120? My alternate is a Kole Tang.
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Old 08/09/2007, 04:04 PM
InLimbo87 InLimbo87 is offline
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I'd go with a kole. Full grown, a sailfin will get too big for a 120 IMO.
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Old 08/09/2007, 06:07 PM
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The sailfin will eventually outgrow the 120 but more importantly the established Yellow is going to get real aggressive. Both are from the Zebramosa family. Go with the kole or Tomini if another tang is abolutely a must. Good luck.
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Old 08/09/2007, 11:02 PM
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Mine grew about 5 inches in a year. So they grow pretty fast too.
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Old 08/10/2007, 06:27 AM
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That's exactly why I posted here. I don't want a fish that will outgrow the 120. You've convinced me to go with the Kole. Thanks all!
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Old 08/10/2007, 02:54 PM
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if you really want a sailfin, just go for it but make sure you get a baby one...it's going to take you at least 2 years + to have it outgrow your 120 tank...
 


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