dwarf tangs ? are there any ?

devildog01

devildog01

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The Interruptus Angelfish is also known as the Japanese Pygmy Angelfish and is a rare find outside of Japan. This fish is now being spawned and reared in Hawaii, along with other angels of the genus Centropyge. It is beautifully colored with tones of blue, orange and yellow throughout the body of the fish. This is one of the few dwarf angels that exhibit color differences between the males and females. The head of the male of this species is mostly blue in color, whereas the females have an orange colored head that is marked with small blue dots.
The Interruptus Angel is a very active fish that requires a minimum tank size of 50 gallons with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing. This angelfish is best kept as the only dwarf angel in an aquarium. It will adjust rapidly if it is introduced as one of the first fish in a well-established aquarium, or if it is introduced and maintained with very peaceful tankmates. Often maintained by hobbyists in the reef aquarium, caution should be used if there is an abundance of LPS and SPS coral in the aquarium. This species has been known to nip at these corals as well as Xenia corals. In most cases the fish will not damage these corals, but rather just irritate them.
Like other dwarf angels, the Interruptus Angel is hermaphroditic, and only a few experts know about their breeding habits and rearing techniques.
The Interruptus Angel prefers a variety of small meaty items, angelfish and herbivore preparations, and live sponges.
 
treybomb

treybomb

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Originally Posted by DevilDog01
The Interruptus Angelfish is also known as the Japanese Pygmy Angelfish and is a rare find outside of Japan. This fish is now being spawned and reared in Hawaii, along with other angels of the genus Centropyge. It is beautifully colored with tones of blue, orange and yellow throughout the body of the fish. This is one of the few dwarf angels that exhibit color differences between the males and females. The head of the male of this species is mostly blue in color, whereas the females have an orange colored head that is marked with small blue dots.
The Interruptus Angel is a very active fish that requires a minimum tank size of 50 gallons with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing. This angelfish is best kept as the only dwarf angel in an aquarium. It will adjust rapidly if it is introduced as one of the first fish in a well-established aquarium, or if it is introduced and maintained with very peaceful tankmates. Often maintained by hobbyists in the reef aquarium, caution should be used if there is an abundance of LPS and SPS coral in the aquarium. This species has been known to nip at these corals as well as Xenia corals. In most cases the fish will not damage these corals, but rather just irritate them.
Like other dwarf angels, the Interruptus Angel is hermaphroditic, and only a few experts know about their breeding habits and rearing techniques.
The Interruptus Angel prefers a variety of small meaty items, angelfish and herbivore preparations, and live sponges.
whats the price tag onthat
 
mythrenody

mythrenody

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Originally Posted by treybomb
heres an example of an awesome dwarf angel u can get
And what's the black and blue angel?
 
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tizzo

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There are two types of fish in the aquarium trade that, around here, we refer to as "Ocean fish" and "reef fish". The ocean fish are the more aggressive, non reef safe fish and we already know what a reef safe fish is... A tang is one of those in between fish... It's a "reef SAFE" fish but not necessarily a REEF fish. You are more prone to see tangs riding the currents in the ocean very near the reefs. They do graze on the reefs but unlike all the other reef fish, they swim for great distances... Most other reef fish stay pretty close to one area. So in their natural habitat a tang like to swim for great distances, we as hobbiests like to keep these fish and we do the best we can in providing the few things we know they like... Swimming space and algae sheets... Compared to the ocean, any size tank is to small, but as long as they can build up enough momentum to "stretch their fins" and clear their gills then that's the best we can do...
The longer, the better... Almost all tangs should be kept in a 6 footer, there a few that can do a 4 footer, but that is not saying they wouldn't be happier in a 6 foot tank. Heck, some tangs should be in 8 foot tanks, so it also depends on the fish...
Originally Posted by Fuax
Please state any published infomation as to where this factual info comes from please.
You want published info...here ya go. I know it's in there because I wrote it in there!

 
celacanthr

celacanthr

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hmmm...that is a good way to classify fish, I took notes, wonderful Tizzo!
Hey tizzo, you have mentioned Fintastics when I asked about good pet shops, and I have looked around alot, but really hard to find 4 me, do you think it is really worth the work?
 
fuax

fuax

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Finally someone who can show me documentation and not just someones opinion. Thanks Tizzo I just hope you based it on scientific fact and data obtained from research and not just an opinion you personally formed.
And BTW Oceana if you read my post it says nothing of whether it is a good idea or if it is not a good idea. People respond better to FACTS then they do opinions.
 
celacanthr

celacanthr

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Yes, but someone could take the conotation to say that you were against Oceana's opinion/knowledge, because you asked someone to show factual published info to prove that tangs shouldn't be in a tank that small. You did not however ask someone to prove that tangs can be.
 
fuax

fuax

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Tizzo I checked out you books website very impressive but it is basically a group of enthusiasts opinions. You should have stated that when you posted it.
Look I find nothing wrong with poeple stating opinions, I just want people to state that it is thier opinion and not come across as factual information that is why I ask for published sceintific data to back up the arguement.
As we have seen different poeple have had different luck with different fish in large and small tanks.
I just don't like how everyone ATTACKS poeple when they post things about fish just because in their opinion they do not agree with it. Whats works for some may not work for others.
 
fuax

fuax

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Originally Posted by CELACANTHr
Yes, but someone could take the conotation to say that you were against Oceana's opinion/knowledge, because you asked someone to show factual published info to prove that tangs shouldn't be in a tank that small. You did not however ask someone to prove that tangs can be.

Cela you are correct I should have stated it better. But that still does not matter the statment is a matter of opinion.
 
dea_mt

dea_mt

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Wow Tizzo I didn't know you helped write a book. I will start takings you guys opinions a lot more seriously now...BTW - where can I purchase that book?
 
darth tang

darth tang

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Ok, here! Fact: Tangs are Ocean cruisers. Fact they swim long distances in a straight line as a natural instinct. Fact..Tangs do this to flush their gills. Fact: They do this at very high speeds.
Now my question is this.....do you think a Tang has the ability to get this done in anything less than a four foot tank?
If the top EXPERT In fish aquaticts, Bob Fenner, believes a Tang needs a six foot tank....I would head that advise. That guy knows his stuff, and it is backed up with scientific Fact....So pick up any book he has published....There you go.
We give our opinions based off of experience. We give advise based off knowledge gathered by FACTS!
 
fish tv

fish tv

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According to Scott Michael in the book Marine Fishes, tangs/surgeonfish need a a tank that is 75 gallons or larger. I use this book as my purchasing bible, but I didn't get the book before I bought a small yellow tang that I have in a 55 gallon tank. He is doing okay, but I know that I will need to get a bigger tank in about a year.
 
fuax

fuax

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Darth I understand what you are saying and I have 20 years experience in the hobby as well but, I never state anything as a fact because what has worked for me may not work for others. Thank you for pointing out Bob Fenner contribution to the hobby. (That was all I was asking for) I did check out his website as well as TFH (Tropical Fish Hobbist). His states that a yellow tang should be in nothing less the a six foot tank but I also checked TFH website and it says that an uncrowded 50 gal (4 foot tank) would be ok (TFH fish of the month October 2003). So if the experts have a difference of opinion why can't we?
And as far as your question "Do you think a Tang has the ability to get this done in anything less than a four foot tank?" No I do not . As I have read a tangs speed burst can range anywhere from 20 to 50 feet or even more. Do you think that can truely be obtained in any home aquarium? But thats not the point
I see that this site is not for me thank you for the short time I have been apart of it, but the hostility coming from its members just becuase I asked for factual published scienetific information to back up some of the statements I have heard repeatedly.
I have a difference of opinion on some of the things I have read here, some not all but, when I post I make sure I state this is my opinion and if I can I try to give factual info about what I am talking about as well as telling the person to do more research.
Again I thank you for my time on these boards and I hope that your tanks and all their inhabitants live very long and health lives.
 
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tizzo

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Originally Posted by Fuax
I just hope you based it on scientific fact and data obtained from research and not just an opinion you personally formed.

I based it on the research findings of Jean-Michael Cousteau.

Dea, e-mail me...
tizzo@carolina.rr.com
 
oceana

oceana

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Originally Posted by KidWicked
i keep tangs in my bath tub
hahaha ok now your just starting trouble lol
 
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