regal tang

[the don]

what size tank would you recommend to keep one of these fish happy?
I have read on seperate occasions that they grow to six inches, or to 10 inches (a big difference) which is more accurate?
Thanks for the help

Luc

[Charles Poole]

What is the Scientific name of the fish you are referring to.

I know of 2 different fish referred to as the Regal Tang?

[rememberme]

Paracanthurus hepatus also known as "Dory"

I have seen them at about 7" - 8" and no more, but that's only me. Based on that, a 200 litre tank should be fine, so long as there is hardly anything else in there.

[Charles Poole]

The comon name referred to here in Ohio is The Blue Morpho Tang.

Paracanthurus hepatus can attain a maximum of 12.2 inches in the wild according to Scott Michaels. So 10 inches in the confines of a tank is possible under proper conditions. :)

[the don]

Thanks, i was thinking of one and a couple clowns in a 65 gal, but maybe not such a good idea...
wel, you've given me alot to think about, thanks!

Luc

[Charles Poole]

Glad to be of some help Luc... :)

It is a wise choice to think of the animals first. I congatulate you for your wise choice.

:chuggin:

[rememberme]

I second that!