Vlamingii Tang

kdblove_99

kdblove_99

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I really like these tangs as of late.

Has anyone seen these for sale lately?

Needs to be around 5 inches.

Thanks,

davey
 
Yikes, do you have room for a poop machine that will get 24"? Exotic seems to get odd things like this but for me, it's one to leave in the ocean.
This is from Marine Depot:
General Notes: The Naso vlamingi or Vlamingi Tang is one of the largest of the Surgeonfish/Tang family. As a juvenile this fishes coloration is less striking than many of it's relatives but will grow to have beautiful metallic blue highlights on an olive gray background. Though it prefers to school with other Vlamingi as juveniles. As an adult it may fight with other Vlamingi tangs but is usually peaceful with most other tangs. Well known for their voracious appetitite for algae, the Vlamingi tang can grow up to 24 inches and should be housed in a tank of 250 gallons or more. This fish will arrive to you with juvenile coloration and no hump on the head as the adults have.
 
Could you start w/ a smaller one?Davey I think your 180 will be ok till that bad boy gets 5"+ then it's time to move to a 300g+.Your Reef has them sometimes.I'm sure John can order you one.

Good luck!

Ed
 
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These fish are very active swimmers and get really big. We have 4 in a 20,000 gallon tank. I wouldn't put one in anything less than a 500 g tank. The good news is that when it outgrows your tank, we would take this species.
 
They were about $30 each I think - can't quite remember. Still about 6" - didn;t know they got that big when I bought asked about them, guess I may be looking for a home for them in a while - but for now they are doing quite well (in my 180)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10128028#post10128028 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by juaninsac
These fish are very active swimmers and get really big. We have 4 in a 20,000 gallon tank. I wouldn't put one in anything less than a 500 g tank. The good news is that when it outgrows your tank, we would take this species.
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We who? Do you take rescue reef critters? Can you share details? Not that I want to encourage buying inappropriate species with the plan to dump them later but it would be an alternative to almost certain death for them going back to the LFS to be put in a newbie 55g.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10129490#post10129490 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MandM
We who? Do you take rescue reef critters? Can you share details? Not that I want to encourage buying inappropriate species with the plan to dump them later but it would be an alternative to almost certain death for them going back to the LFS to be put in a newbie 55g.
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I work at the Steinhart Aquarium. I wouldn't say we take "rescue reef critters". I would not ever suggest buying a fish with the idea that you'll give it to us later, and I'm glad you agree. We do have a finite amount of tank space, after all. :) Also, the exhibits are designed around certain geographical areas that we strictly adhere to, e.g. a Phillipines coral reef. As much as, say, a wobbegong would be a nice animal to exhibit we would most likely not be able to take it.

In the case of vlamingii tangs we'll probably need a few more a year or two down the road and could likely take your fish. If there are any animals that are outgrowing your tank (this includes coral too) then by all means contact us to see if the animal will fit in one of our exhibits before giving it to a home that you feel might be inadequate for it. But please, please don't take this as a license to buy big fish that you know will outgrow your tank. :D
 
Information to file, thanks. I don't forsee ever needing to call you but we get questions here in the club forum and it's good to have resource information available.
 
I have an 8-9 inch in my 240 and he is happy and a great member of the community. When he seems like he is out of space I would move him out but that is a ways off. These are amazing fish and mine gets along great with my other 4 tangs. My friend had one that took 5 years to outgrow his 240 gallon tank, most people outgrow the hobby or take a break more often than that. I would reccomend 8 feet though cause they love to swim.
 
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anyone see one at the fish store today?

Went to your reef, aqualife and called o street and Exotic and non had them:(

John has two in his tank against the wall in the far back corner but he said he has had them for a while now and is attached to them!
 
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