new tang

[sharkboy13]

today i bought a sailfin tang w/ my lionfish credit, he is the most interesting fish. he is supposed to be herbivourious (sp?), but he is eating my SFEs silversides :notsure: hes nice looking and is helpng w/ my unattractive algae issue. i am currently watching him guard his silverside from my SFEs ***)

 

[sharkboy13]

he just tried to attack my SFE? any ideas y? :scared: :notsure:

 

[lavagirl]

how big is the tang? If this is in your 70 it might be a bit crowded

 

[lion_crazz]

Zebrasoma tangs (yellow, purple, sailfin, scopas) can definitely be very aggressive/territorial. They are also omnivourous. They will definitely accept meaty foods.

 

[sharkboy13]

ok cool, he has claimed the largest bit of lr as his own, oh and he is about 4-5in, my SFE is fine he just had to pack up.

 

[psusocr1]

my salifin is great,, he eats algae off my glass and rocks and love shrimp, squidd, crabmeat etc..

 

[unleashed]

sailfins are def a very aggresive tang yes he is an herbivore but also needs some meaty foods as well for protien although listed as a plant eater they do require 75% vegitation in their diet and 25% meaty. omnivores however require 50% veggie and 50% meat.for best health results feed as its required in mutipul daily feedings2-3 times

 

[babyb]

my ofs has a red sea sailfintang and it is awsome really a nice looking fish