need a name for my fish

[zenoxa]

I've done some research and found out that Ctenochaetus can actually thrive in tanks as small as 75 gallons. One thing to keep in mind is that the fish shouldn't grow bigger than 7-8 inches, and it should be fine.

I've also come across some info that debunks the myth about tangs requiring a ton of space - apparently, large angels are the ones that need the most room to roam. In reality, tangs have similar space needs to triggers, so they're not as demanding as people make them out to be.

[floralix]

they're not just rumors, tangs really do need more swimming room than most other fish their size or they'll get stressed, my main concern is the bioload of a fish that can grow up to a foot

[zenoxa]

I think you're right, but I'd still suggest a smaller species for the OP. The Caribbean Blue Tang, Acanthurus coeruleus, might be a good choice. I mean, they won't get as big as some other tangs, but still, they're a great fish. As for the space needs of tangs, I've always thought it was a bit of an exaggeration - there's really no solid evidence to back it up. I called it a rumor for a reason.

[axonify]

I'm on the same page as zenoxa here. Back in the day, before all the fancy filtration systems and whatnot, people used to keep way more fish in their tanks than they do now, and it worked out just fine. Tangs were no exception, and they did great in slightly smaller tanks. I mean, sure, any fish would love to have more room to swim around, but they don't necessarily need it. If being in a tank that's 10 gallons smaller was really that stressful for them, they'd be dropping like flies. But the fact is, yellow tangs are thriving in 55-gallon tanks all over the world. And let's be real, the difference between a standard 75-gallon tank and a 90-gallon tank is basically just four extra inches of height. It's not like it's a whole different ball game.

[zenko9]

There's no one-size-fits-all rule for stocking saltwater tanks - it's all about observing the fish and how they're interacting with each other and their environment at any given time.