Tangs feasting on romaine lettuce

[Empty Bottles]

I didn't want this thread to get even further off topic, but it has sparked my curiosity regarding alternatives to nori. I made a thread in new to the hobby about it. I'd appreciate any opinions and experiences. It's hard to juggle a healthy reef and a busy lifestyle, and if anything can make it easier I'd love to know. Thanks.

 

[Mr tap water]

I know the video was about the tangs, but I love that school of chromis in the background.

How long have you had them, it seems like people struggle to keep more than one GC for any length of time.

Love your tank btw.

Hi there
About five years ago I started out with six then increased it to 12 then increased its 20 over that time period have only lost about six and just replace them in all this time I haven't noticed any aggression between them I know you hear a lot of stories about them dwindling down to 1 and was wondering if that was going to happen to me but it never happened it's possible maybe that because I've got a lot of bigger fish in the tank is stopping them from killing each other and causing them to school a lot better I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you all for taking interest in my video I know I can't please everyone but that's life thank you once again

 

[caribfan]

This is interesting, I wonder if it is the larger school size that helps these fish. I've kept 12, but never 20; my 12 dwindled to 1.

Have you seen any occurences of the dreaded Uronema? Are you positive they are green chromis? I've heard that a couple of the other closely related species to the green chromis seem to do better. Either way, i'm happy for you, I think a nice school of small fish is a must for a finished aquarium like yours.

I'm considering the blue reef chromis or possibly the sunshine chromis when I finally get the ball rolling in my 240. I think your point about having a large number and having big fish which provide a mild threat and promote the schooling behavior may be a key to keeping these guys.

Again, I love your tank. I don't feed romaine for various reasons, but far be it from me to tell you what to do. If your tank is beautiful and the fish are thriving, keep it up. Thanks again for sharing.

 

[SDguy]

I didn't want this thread to get even further off topic, but it has sparked my curiosity regarding alternatives to nori. I made a thread in new to the hobby about it. I'd appreciate any opinions and experiences. It's hard to juggle a healthy reef and a busy lifestyle, and if anything can make it easier I'd love to know. Thanks.

Nori isn't mandatory. My 7 year old powder blue tang can attest to that

 

[caribfan]

My PB won't eat green seaweed, but purple and red get destroyed. I use the sea veggies. I actually find he is more of a jerk when there is no algae present. It's like the food takes his mind off of being in control, though I would have thought it to be the opposite.

To the OP, how many yellow tangs do you have and did you do anything special to get them to tolerate each other?

 

[ca1ore]

I know you hear a lot of stories about them dwindling down to 1 and was wondering if that was going to happen to me but it never happened it's possible maybe that because I've got a lot of bigger fish in the tank is stopping them from killing each other and causing them to school a lot better

Anecdotally, I've noticed that when I have a higher fish population, and particularly more semi-aggressives, that intra-species aggression appears to be at least partially suppressed.

 

[Rea17]

Nori isn't mandatory. My 7 year old powder blue tang can attest to that

It isn't mandatory, but for those who choose not to feed nori there needs to be a good alternative. Your powder blue gets seaweed pellets regularly, from what I've seen? Can I ask what you don't like about nori?

I find this whole discussion very interesting, but I'm still a big believer in feeding seaweed. My fish have better color, temperaments, and growth. Romaine is a good grazing object/activity imo, but even if frozen previously won't fulfill nutritional needs by itself. Neither will nori though, varied diet is of great importance. If you want a good argument for feeding romaine, check out David Saxby's tangs, one of the most amazing tanks I've ever seen.

 

[Mr tap water]

My PB won't eat green seaweed, but purple and red get destroyed. I use the sea veggies. I actually find he is more of a jerk when there is no algae present. It's like the food takes his mind off of being in control, though I would have thought it to be the opposite.

To the OP, how many yellow tangs do you have and did you do anything special to get them to tolerate each other?

Hi there again
I have two yellow tangs and one juvenile orange shoulder which is yellow at the moment The last two Fish that were introduced was the yellow Tang and the orange shoulder by having the letters in there at the time of introducing them The other yellow tying left them alone completely and he was the biggest I suppose He thought they were no threat occasionally the two yellow is face-off each other and is no more than any of the other tangs and is usually over within seconds with no damage to either Fish I think maybe it's because there is so much going on in the tank I forget about each other once again thank you for taking interest

 

[MrTuskfish]

Nori isn't mandatory. My 7 year old powder blue tang can attest to that

Yeah, I (and many other folks) kept many tangs for years before any of the nori products were on the market. FWIW: they love cucumber too. Also; (IMO & IME) although tangs are considered herbivores, I really consider them omnivores. They eat lots of crustaceans while grazing. My tangs get lots of meaty stuff as well, but you never see that mentioned when it comes to a tangs diet. When I have a new tang in the QT; mysis is always the first food.

 

[SDguy]

Can I ask what you don't like about nori?

It's messy, and my tang never really cared for it. Yes, he gets PLENTY of other foods; all sorts.