[reefcouple]

I am looking for an An Achilles and pretty much every place that advertises is out.. Its a seasononal Hawaiian fish, and from what I can tell winter is the time they come in... It's been about 2yrs now of moderately looking...

Anyone have an idea or link???????

I should be able to get one for about $150.00

Thank you

[Mr. Tang]

I don't think a 90 is big enough for that tang...?....

[reefcouple]

Thats a matter of opinion, I wouldnt put a naso or powder blue in my tank, but some experts dont think even a hippo shouuld be in a 90... I think an achilles would be just fine, my rabbit, yellow, hippo and powder brown did just fine.. An Achilles would be ok.

[Mr. Tang]

Don't get me wrong!!! I hope it works. I would love one in my 120!!!!!

[reefcouple]

Would be nice, but I just cant find one.. A black Tang would be nice to, but a little aggressive I heard.

[e_baer]

You have how many tangs and want another one?

[reefcouple]

Mentioned earlier was my old setup, i currently have 1 tang (hippo)

[e_baer]

OOO....k I was gonna say......

[Jeremy0322]

Someone has 5 in a 75, but i dont know how in the world he managed that.

[e_baer]

Yeah, I remeber that. and they were all fairly large too.

[ilovemash]

I have a sailfin in my 60. I would not put another tang in my tank tho. My LFS and I have this thing where I grow one then trade it for a baby and 25 store credit.

[Mr. Tang]

The marine center has a medium size Achilles Tang for 199.00!!!! Better act fast

[reefcouple]

Thanks for the heads up mr. tang. Just a little more than i want to spend on it... I am on a couple waiting lists as of now. saltwaterfish.com and drsfosterandsmith.com

But thanks, i may hold out a bit

[Mr. Tang]

got a archilles tang yet??? I want one too and I have a 120. What size are you looking for???

[reefcouple]

i found a link, but they havent returned my calls, i checked into their reputation and they got terrible reports so i am back to square 1. i would want a small/medium, and i may just go with a powder brown instead. everyone keeps telling me its a spring fish, but with the new hawaiin laws it will be even harder to find and more expensive...

[Mr. Tang]

OK

Once again I will come to the rescue!!!!!!!!!

Marinedepotlive has small archilles tangs for, ARE YOU READY!!!!!!!!$71.50 medium for $82.50, and the best a large for $97.02!!!!!!


Yes I know I'm the best!!!!!!!!!!!! Go me!!!!!LOL JK

[Packer Lakerfan4]

I have a 90 gallon and have a yellow, naso and a small hippo.

[reefcouple]

Thanks Mike, YOU ROCK!!!

I'll shoot them a call tomorrow..... when are you placing your order? those are good prices!!!!!

[Mr. Tang]

Well

I just got an email from them
Sold out already Put name on list. How sure are you with this fish when it gets like 5" in your 90??? I WANT one bad but am just soo unsure

Mr. Tang

[reefcouple]

I'm actually becoming leary about it as well, thats why i am leaning towards the powder brown which to me is a close 2nd.... Similar to the Naso and the Achilles, just smaller. We had one but it didnt make it.

[graveyardworm]

What I know of Achilles Tangs is that they come from very high energy zones in the wild, and tend to do very poorly in aquariums. Powder Brown is probably a better choice with a somewhat better survival rate. Also not sure but Hawaii is or has adopted new collection regulations which may include the Achilles. If so Achilles are going to become scarce and very pricey in the near future.

[Marine1]

reefcouple, I found a web site that has one for sale.
Achilles Tang - Medium | Tangs | Saltwater Fish | Aquarium Livestock - ThatPetPlace.com

[reefcouple]

ty marine1, but they sold out lol

[Marine1]

Oh sorry they sold out. I found another site try this one:
Welcome to Marine Garden

With shipping it'll cost around $108.

[jvharding]

Originally Posted by graveyardworm

What I know of Achilles Tangs is that they come from very high energy zones in the wild, and tend to do very poorly in aquariums. Powder Brown is probably a better choice with a somewhat better survival rate. Also not sure but Hawaii is or has adopted new collection regulations which may include the Achilles. If so Achilles are going to become scarce and very pricey in the near future.

With this being Said I have this to Add! A Powder Blue or Powder Brown and most especially the Achilles Tangs are among the hardest to have in an aquarium! I will tell you that the Equipment running the tank Means everything in keeping these Fish! High Energy Zones as mentioned above My Belief if very High current and Highly oxygenated water are needed for these fish to stay healthy, among their Diet being just as important.

This is my system About 3 years Ago