Purple Tang?

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I have a 46 gal. bowfront, aqua c skimmer, aquaclear 500, aquaclear 901 powerhead, 30 lb. live rock. Running two months, curently have common clown, maroon clown, small gobi, sixline wasse.
Can I get a Purple Tang for my main show fish?

[OrionGirl]

Sorry, but no way. Purple tangs get up to about 12 inches and are very active swimmers. Kept in small tanks, they are prone to stress related issues and seldom live long.

[gcvt]

I agree with OG (as usual :) ) Tangs are too big for that tank. I have a purple tang in my 5-foot 100g and sometimes think he could use even more room.