Razor Tang
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If it's the blue and yellow fish in the middle/top area of the photo, I've never heard it called that. It's generally called a Blue, or Regal Tang - Paracanthurus hepatus.
Cool fish, but can be an ich magnet. Based upon the teardrop shape (versus a sailfin body type), you can tell that that these types of tangs require more swimming space. What size tank do you have?
Although these tangs like meaty food, be sure to include enough vegetable/algal fare.
Kevin
Cool fish, but can be an ich magnet. Based upon the teardrop shape (versus a sailfin body type), you can tell that that these types of tangs require more swimming space. What size tank do you have?
Although these tangs like meaty food, be sure to include enough vegetable/algal fare.
Kevin
cubanreef22
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lol yes that is a hippo tang.....I'm reffering to the one the the right of it
Yes it is a 220 gallon tank, the hippo tang eats both nori and brine....and it has never gotten ich
But te razor tang with is yellow and black is to the right of that, sorry for the bad picture
Yes it is a 220 gallon tank, the hippo tang eats both nori and brine....and it has never gotten ich
But te razor tang with is yellow and black is to the right of that, sorry for the bad picture
cubanreef22
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Ya I saw them on DD but never order online....My LFS put this little guy through quarentine and nobody knew what it was, so I saw him and new it was a razor tang and got a really good discount for just knowing the name lol.....I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this tang
joejoe1055
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i would still like to see a good pick or the scientific name so we can look it up, u never know we may want one
cubanreef22
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lol ok I will go take one now
cubanreef22
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Hormigaquatica
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As Anemone mentioned, probably a very young Prionurus species of tang. I'd guess P. punctatus just because I know juvies start off yellow and can sometimes have a hint of a vertical bar through the tail. P. laticlavius might do the same, but I've never seen a juvenile of that species, so can't say for sure.
They're interesting fish- different from the other tangs. I think they're highly underrated in the hobby. Keep in mind these are not collected from tropical water, but from more temperate locations. It may do alright at the usual reef temps, but will be healthiest in slightly cooler waters (think upper 60s low 70s). They're super active fish that can grow 1.5-2 feet long, so make sure you've got plenty of open tank space. They'll eat just about anything, but large amounts of greenery is a must.
They're interesting fish- different from the other tangs. I think they're highly underrated in the hobby. Keep in mind these are not collected from tropical water, but from more temperate locations. It may do alright at the usual reef temps, but will be healthiest in slightly cooler waters (think upper 60s low 70s). They're super active fish that can grow 1.5-2 feet long, so make sure you've got plenty of open tank space. They'll eat just about anything, but large amounts of greenery is a must.
DopeCantWin
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That's a sick description of such a rare fish. I gotta ask, do you actually own the leafy guy in your avatar?
Hormigaquatica
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I wish. They're highly protected and, as far as I know, none exist in private hands in the US. This one was a pic I took at the Birch Aquarium in California several years ago.
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