The Purple (carnivore) Tang

[ek]

Has anyone had any experience with the Purple Tang is it similar to the yellow tang besides that it’s a carnivore? Is it disease prone? Any information would be appreciated.
Eli

 

[ocellaris_keeper]

the Purple tang in NOT a carnivore. browses on filamentous microalgae and small fleshy macroalgae. (pocket expert guide, scott w. micheal) Where did you get the carnivore info? If it's you LPS than be careful.

 

[jimi]

I have had my purple tang for a few years now and they are very hardy under the right conditions. Much more hardy then yellows but also three times the price. They thrive on green seaweed, mysis , brine, some meaty foods and other algae.

 

[ek]

Thanks. Can I put it in together with a naso blonde (both will be small) after quarantine in a 150gl

 

[ocellaris_keeper]

EK,
Absolutely - as long as the Naso is larger and the Naso was first.

 

[perchpsk]

the purple tang and yellow tang may not be compatible together as they compete for the same foods and have the same body types... in a group they should be fine but one of each there may or may not be issues

 

[ek]

Thanks, I will put in the naso a few days earlier then the purple tang.
EK