24 gal Nano Cube Reef

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aromano

aromano

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I had a JBJ 24 gallon just like yours, and I know exactly what size tank you have, just FYI.

AGAIN, NOT THE RIGHT SIZE TANK FOR THAT FISH!!!

I'VE DONE MY PART GIVING YOU SOME ADVICE AND SUGGESTIONS, BUT IF YOU WANT TO CONTINUE TO BE IRRESPONSSIBLE ABOUT IT BE MY GUEST.

This is a very friendly board with a lot of good people, plenty of knowledge and really good advice to give.

I've asked you nicely, but if you want to be stubborn about it, I have no problem recriminating the way you’re keeping these fish in captivity, and the worse of it all is that you know about it!

Best of luck dude, I'm done here!
 
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nichols_scott

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This is interesting. I posted my pictures and specs of my tank to the reefer community and didn't expect the out cry about the tang. Look at the tang pictures again please. Notice how healthy it is. No ripped fins or discolorations like what you see the tangs are like at the LFS. Its perfectly happy. I'm not joking when I said I've had it for over two years. If a fish can live more then a few months in capitivity then the care keeper most be doing at least something right. It swims around grazing on algae growing on the rock and sand bed. He does a good job of keeping the long algaes at bay (not as good as the mexican turbos, wow they can really clean a rock).
 
aromano

aromano

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nichols_scott said:
This is interesting. I posted my pictures and specs of my tank to the reefer community and didn't expect the out cry about the tang. Look at the tang pictures again please. Notice how healthy it is. No ripped fins or discolorations like what you see the tangs are like at the LFS. Its perfectly happy. I'm not joking when I said I've had it for over two years. If a fish can live more then a few months in capitivity then the care keeper most be doing at least something right. It swims around grazing on algae growing on the rock and sand bed. He does a good job of keeping the long algaes at bay (not as good as the mexican turbos, wow they can really clean a rock).
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I suggest you to post your pictures in ReefCentral and NanoReef body.
Make sure to post the link if you do. I'd love to see that one. :thumbup:

Again best of luck dude!
 
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nichols_scott

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Thanks. I get the impression you want me to post their so I can get some more abuse about the tang. No thanks.

Have you ever tried raising a tang in a 24g? Are you simply making your comments based on a general consensus of fellow reefers and what you have read in books? The tang seems fine to me.

I have even faster swimming fish and bigger fish in a 55g freshwater. There so big they can break heaters when panicked. This doesn't happen oftern. In that tank I have four large fish that I bought about the size of a quarter. All fish are over six years with no fatalies in that tank in six years.

Can we drop the tang thing? Were not going to agree on this so lets move on. I've been caring for fish for over 15 years, mostly fresh water. I did have a salt tank in the past, about 10 years ago. It wasn't a reef tank, fish only. I gave it up because of the salt creep. Now, I'm much more on top of keeping the hood and power cords clean of salt. I wipe them down every other day with a weter paper towel. Do you recommend anything other then a wet paper towel?
 
aromano

aromano

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I already gave up on the topic, but just answering your question...

The answer to you question is YES. I have kept tangs in a 20-gallon tank as a quarantine method for a few weeks, but you and I know better that such small systems are not appropriate for these species in the long run.

It's all about husbandry and what you think is appropriate and fair for your critters. I entirely disagree with the way you are raising your fish, and have no problem making that very clear.
 
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mikeguerrero

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Nichols,

From reading your thread I have no doubt in my mind that you have an extra ordinary yellow tang; healthy and full of life.

I also feel you love your fish more than some hobbyist as the prestine conditions of your tank are seen from your fotos.

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All Andre is trying to convey is that your tang can have a better life; please don't take that he's being over bearing but rather has the best interest for you and your fish.


Role play with me for a minute, just suppose you had a family and you got the opportunity to move them from an apartment to perhaps a 4 bedroom home, wouldn't you give that opportunity to your children, even if they were extremely happy at the apartment?

I think you would, because you seem very caring and very nurturing.

The same thing applies in reefing and I will share somethig with you....

I have 6 beautiful tangs in a 72 gallon reef, and I've taken a lot of abuse from fellow reefers that say they will die and that I'm abusive to keep them there.

I like you have said, look at the pictures they are happy and chubby in the belly, but you know what, I know they could be happier in a bigger tank and I've promised myself to do just that.

My wife and I are planning to purchase a home the beginning of next year and she has given me the green light to purchase my dream tank; 200 + gallons.

I'm excited and happy for my tangs; as they have become family to me. I will watch them grow into old age like me.

And I will always know that I brought them from happy to happier....

I think that is what Andre wants for you and your beautiful yellow tang.... For him to go from happy to happier...

Reach down deep into your feelings Nichols and you will see, that is all we really want...

MG

p.s
Look me up in a year, I'll sell you my 72 gallon tank... :)
 
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