spiderwoman
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Is there any difference between a regular Hippo Tang and Yellow Belly Tang? I could get a Yellow Belly and wanted to do my research on this before. I've had a Hippo so am familiar with him.
Yellow Belly Hippo
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t316
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spiderwoman
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So care wise there is no difference? Cool, my local coral *crack* house had 2 a few months ago and they went quickly. This time he has a medium size and is holding it for me.
t316
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Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2743944
So care wise there is no difference? Cool, my local coral *crack* house had 2 a few months ago and they went quickly. This time he has a medium size and is holding it for me.
...and something tells me that you are getting a steal on it
http:///forum/post/2743944
So care wise there is no difference? Cool, my local coral *crack* house had 2 a few months ago and they went quickly. This time he has a medium size and is holding it for me.
...and something tells me that you are getting a steal on it
bill109
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Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2743944
So care wise there is no difference? Cool, my local coral *crack* house had 2 a few months ago and they went quickly. This time he has a medium size and is holding it for me.
and the price tag?
http:///forum/post/2743944
So care wise there is no difference? Cool, my local coral *crack* house had 2 a few months ago and they went quickly. This time he has a medium size and is holding it for me.
and the price tag?
spiderwoman
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He is very reasonable so I'm thinking it's going to be good 
srfisher17
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These are a regional color variety that come from Africa & The Maldives; maybe elsewhere in the Indian Ocean as well. One online dealer has small ones for about $70. Not long ago, they were about $150, if my memory is right.
spiderwoman
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This one is size medium and the ones he had before were small.
bill109
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Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2744009
This one is size medium and the ones he had before were small.
we will be waiting for pics when you get it home!
http:///forum/post/2744009
This one is size medium and the ones he had before were small.
we will be waiting for pics when you get it home!
cool clown
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I have both and the yellow belly is more shy then the regular blue hippo.
srfisher17
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Originally Posted by cool clown
http:///forum/post/2746376
I have both and the yellow belly is more shy then the regular blue hippo.
I'd think this would just be an individual fish thing; geographical color varieties are very common and I've never heard of any behavioral differences.
http:///forum/post/2746376
I have both and the yellow belly is more shy then the regular blue hippo.
I'd think this would just be an individual fish thing; geographical color varieties are very common and I've never heard of any behavioral differences.
spiderwoman
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+1
That was my thought too. Each fish is an individual.. that's what makes it a such a guessing game when it comes to certain fish that are not reef safe, like Flame Hawks... some leave inverts alone and others will eat very expensive dinners
That was my thought too. Each fish is an individual.. that's what makes it a such a guessing game when it comes to certain fish that are not reef safe, like Flame Hawks... some leave inverts alone and others will eat very expensive dinners
spiderwoman
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The price for the Yellow Belly is either $55 or $65 depending on what the shipping was. He hasn't checked it yet. Like I said, this is his hobby and he is very reasonable. He brings a lot of corals directly from Australia for example and for example I got a large Elegance from him a few months ago and paid maybe half of what they go for small/medium size at LFS and online stores.
spiderwoman
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Update: That little fellow is coming home with me on Saturday. He is healthy and active according to my LFS and I can't wait to bring him home. I wonder if I brought both of them home... my LFS has 2 of them and they are racing his tank together. Thoughts?
My QT just freed up this morning. Our new Midas Blenny did her time in the QT and I released her into the big tank. Cleaner shrimp went after her right away. I guess they had missed their little clients during the 8 weeks that the tank was empty.
My QT just freed up this morning. Our new Midas Blenny did her time in the QT and I released her into the big tank. Cleaner shrimp went after her right away. I guess they had missed their little clients during the 8 weeks that the tank was empty.
spiderwoman
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Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/2760859
Spidey, are they medium? If so, go ahead and get both. If you have any problems, I'll take one.
Yes, they are medium size. Are you sure you'll bail me out if they don't work together?
http:///forum/post/2760859
Spidey, are they medium? If so, go ahead and get both. If you have any problems, I'll take one.
Yes, they are medium size. Are you sure you'll bail me out if they don't work together?