Tangs

[jim27]

I want info on powder blue and blue hippo tangs. What do they eat? How hardy are they? How big do they get?
[ September 30, 2001: Message edited by: JIM27 ]

 

[set-man]

Jim27,
Hippo (or blue) tangs are frequently seen in groups. They should be placed in an established tank. They do well in groups of 2-3. Once established in a tank they are pretty hardy. Feed them lots of vegetable matter. Make sure they have hiding places; they love to sit in between coral spikes and sometimes you think they are stuck!!
Initially they can be shy but get bolder with time. They are available as tank-raised (not tank-bred) specimens which I think are much more hardy. They are also used to living in the aquarium setting. You might want to see if your lfs can locate some because they are worth it in the long run.

 

[jim27]

What about powder blue tangs?

 

[topfish]

jim, powder blues are the hardest tangs to keep. They should only be left to the experts.

 

[jim27]

Thanks for the info set-man and sweels!!!^__^
What about achilles and naso tangs? What do they eat? How hardy are they? How big do they get?

 

[topfish]

Your welcome jim,
Blonde Naso Tangs are so hardy. I used to have 1 before my tank was an aggressive tank, but it was to mean, so I had to return him. But usualy blonde naso tangs are nice, and they are extremely hardy.

 

[jamos6]

I have a Blonde Naso Tang. He is awesome, I love that fish. Like they said they are shy to begin with but he doesnt get scared now when I reach in the Tank. Im thinking about adding 2 or 3 Regals(hippo) Will that work? I have never mixed tangs be4. GOOd Luck with yours man.