Blue/ Regal Tang

[denisec]

I bought a very cute one only about 2 inches long if even that. How long will it take him to grow to his full size? Is there anything special I should do for him while he is so small? I keep alge on his clip and he greedily eats the other food put in for his mates.

 

[uel]

Denise, I don't do anything special for mine and did not when he was small. I have had him for about 4 years in my 55. He is about 5 inches long now and he grew very fast. You have the exact same diet I use for mine. Some have been known to be aggressive, but mine is the most peaceful tang I have ever had. He is the boss of my tank because of his size. I will be moving him to my new 180 soon and will let you know if he gets much bigger. You will love having this fish. Mine is out quite a bit and their colors are beautiful. They will appear to ich up in the mornings, but by afternoon it will be gone. They have a reputation for picking up deseises (sp) easily. Mine has from time to time, but he has fought them off with relative ease. Good Luck.
[ August 27, 2001: Message edited by: Uel ]

 

[denisec]

He is so pretty I love him!! He hangs out with my valenitini puffer, it is soo cute to see them swimming together.

 

[fishswim]

watch out for diseases. Regals catch them very easy. My Regal Tang was the hardest fish I've ever had before. But they are pretty though