Yellow Belly Regal Blue Tang ??

[twiddledog]

I am thinking about purchasing a Yellow Belly Regal Blue Tang online. Has anyone ever had one of these? I have read that they are hardier then its cousin a Blue Tang and less susceptible to ick.
Also, I have a 2 - 3" Yellow tang. Will they get along?

Thanks

 

[JohnK]

They are still quite susceptible to ick, but in general they are hardy fish.

Many people keep them with yellow tangs. Usually there will be a little tension, but they are OK together. That said, multiple tangs in a 72 might be pushing it a bit. Not that lots of people don't keep two tangs in 4' tanks, they do, but the less space they have the more stress and agression they will be living with.

It definately can be done, but I wouldn't really encourage it