O.K. so my yellow Tang

[Damsel13]

has suddenly had a growth spurt and outgrown my 55 gal. tank. Should I look for a private buyer or trust my lfs? I think I already know the answer but need feedback.
Thanks in advance

 

[ronj]

i would look for a fellow reefer with a 6ft tank...if your lfs has a large display tank, you could try that, but i would look for someone on the forum that actually cares for their fish!

 

[Damsel13]

Yes, that was what I was thinking. Since I am in SoCal I might have to check out that OTHER PLACE. Bummer. I might just keep him/her.

 

[krisfal]

Time for a bigger tank

 

[mmkeeper]

Try Craigs List. I have sold several frags and aquarium hardgoods thru Craigs list.

 

[Bainic]

Definately try to sell it to a fellow reefer. If you trade it in to the LFS, who knows what will happen to it. Someone that is new to the hobby and has a 20g tank may think it'll look cool, but probably end up killing it. Your odds are much better with a person that at least has some experience.

Dave

 

[Scooterman]

How big is it?

Tangs need lots of swim room, yellow tangs can really take off fast, so they will outgrow most shorter or smaller tanks.

 

[Damsel13]

As you have all probably noticed I am very concerned with the wellbeing of my Tang. I have a very mature tank but it is going to be too short very, very soon. I know I sound like a broken record but I learn so much from you all and perhaps someone else will learn too. I am going to look into trading my tang for a monti C. maybe. My hope is that someone else who loves yellow tangs would adopt him/her. The fish is only 3"inches in diam.

 

[Scooterman]

I probably wouldn't be in a hurry to find it a larger home that size but If it starts circling fast back & forth then it is important to find it a new home. It would be a judgment call on your part.

 

[spongebob lover]

i think you got some time before selling your fish .