Achilles Tang (Adult) - Acanthurus achilles

[tankanator]

What do think about this fish? I have read that they are hard to keep but I've seen videos where people are keeping these fish and seem to be doing well. I have a 180 GAL but the only problem I have a powder blue tang which are in the family as the Achilles tang, Has any body tried to keep this fish? and if so have they had any luck.

 

[Grins]

They are my favorite tang. Gorgeous fish isn't it? But I'd not risk two Ancanthurus in a 180 together.

Oh and by the way..PBTs are considered difficult to keep as well but you seem to be handling that. =)

 

[tankanator]

Yes he is doing great eating like a pig, one of my favorite fish.

 

[tankanator]

I see you posting on allot of these threads you must really have the passion for keeping fish and for helping other people. I think it's great, I have only been in saltwater for about 4 years so I'm still learning.

 

[Grins]

Nice way of calling me a blabbermouth. =)
I'm admittingly obsessed. Reading everything I can get my hands on. Looks like I'll be my club libararian soon as well so now I'll have even more to read here at home.

 

[Marcus Fenix]

check on http://www.reefvideos.com/ in the video section. checkout Carl's 150g reef. you'll seen an amazing Achilles tang.

 

[tankanator]

LOL that's where I seen it for the first time, I was disappointed when I started reading about this tang. Oh by the way I don't think you are a blabber mouth LOL

 

[Grins]

Whoa, a lot of tangs in there! Nice aquascaping.

 

[Marcus Fenix]

Whoa, a lot of tangs in there! Nice aquascaping.

that guy's tank, Carl, is the best looking tank I've seen in my life. it's so awesome. that's how I like em.

best aquascaping

 

[Grins]

It rates in my top 15 without a doubt.