purple tangs

[stykthyn]

Anyone had any experience trying to breed these, or any other Zebrasoma species? To my knowledge they are all still being imported from the red sea. Curious if it can be done, something I have wanted to try for a while.

 

[mwp]

This thread may be somewhat helpful..

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=777125

MP

 

[stykthyn]

wow, 40+ day larval period huh? That is wicked long

 

[Julio]

there are facilites now working to facilitate the breeding of Zebrosoma as they have discovered smaller foods to get them through the larvae stage.

 

[BlackOnyx]

what foods are those?

 

[Julio]

I can tell you but then i have to kill you....



in reality the whole thing is being ketp hush hush. which really sucks since letting it out in the open will only benefit the whole hobby.

 

[stykthyn]

looks like I am still on my own, thanks for the help guys. I am starting with a 1000gal tank and about 8 purple tangs. I will let you know what I can find out.