smileyfish

Ive already ordered my (medium) Kole Tang from bluezooaquatics.com for this friday. My tank is just finishing cycling today basically. (No ammonia, nitrites and about 2.5-5 nitrates). The SG is a bit low, but its been going up to the proper levels. Ive done plenty of research on water conditions, feeding, etc. But i was wondering if anyone with some experience has any extra advice for keeping one of these guys?

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I found this profile online but I am sure the store had a profile. This is the best I could do. I have a 20 saltwater aquarium and keeping salinity right is tiring. SO much water I have to add every day. Having a level of water marked down where the salinity is right is a good idea. Water leaves the salt behind so it will only be logical that adding he amount that evaporated, it should go back to normal. This is from another site:


Maximum Size:
To 7".
Characteristics & Compatibility:
Even though the Kole Tang is one of the less aggressive Surgeonfishes, it will battle with its own kind, and possibly with close relatives. Because it is less aggressive it may also be picked on by other, more aggressive Surgeonfishes. For this reason it is best kept singly, one per tank, but it does make a good choice when it comes to compatibility with other more docile, non-related species. To reduce compatibility problems it generally helps to introduce them into the aquarium at the same time. Like all Surgeonfishes, the Kole has a very sharp spur or razor by the tail, so use caution when handling this fish.
Diet & Feeding:
The Kole Tang spends it day constantly grazing and eating, so providing it with an environment with plenty of algae growth is best. However, beware not to put one in a small reef tank, as it can do a lot of damage if you have delicate plants and algae growth that you want to keep. In a very large reef tank the plant growth can recover, as the Kole has so much to pick from. The Kole Tang adapts to tank fed foods very well. It likes nori (dried seaweed), flake foods made from dried marine algaes, and will even nibble on some meaty foods like dried shrimp and blood worms.
Minimum Tank Size:
55 gallon.
Reef Tank Suitable?:
Yes.

smileyfish

i just got him today. He seems happy, active, and healthy

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Glad to hear! I hope a different perspective could come in here. I don't have a big enough tank for tanks but do plan on getting one.

smileyfish

he looks so cool! im in awe, most likely because hes my first fish.

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Yes it probably is because of that. I am sure it looks great. Tangs are some of the best entertainers for SW. I want to get 1 50+ for some because I only have a 20.