Temperament / Behavior :
They can be aggressive with other tangs (surgeonfish), especially another Pacific Blue
. They also are constantly on the move and will need a larger tank for swimming space.
Are blue tangs good for beginners?
Made popular by the films Finding Nemo & Finding Dory, the Blue Tang is now a household name. These beautiful Surgeonfish may be popular, but
they are not really suitable for a beginner aquarist
.
Can a blue tang hurt you?
Blue tangs may look relatively harmless, but
when in danger they can raise a pair of razor-sharp, venomous spines on either side of their tails
. The fish then whip their bodies from side to side, threatening to stab predators with their toxin-tipped stingers.
Which Tang is the most aggressive?
- Sohal Tang. Votes: 53 31.0%
- Clown Tang. Votes: 34 19.9%
- Purple Tang. Votes: 42 24.6%
- Yellow Tang. Votes: 17 9.9%
- Sailfin Tang. Votes: 9 5.3%
- Naso Tang. Votes: 6 3.5%
- Achilles Tang. Votes: 10 5.8%
- Chevron Tang. Votes: 3 1.8%
Is Blue Tang reef safe?
The blue tang does well in reef tanks where it can feed on algae growths
, though you will still need to supplement his diet several times a week with marine-based algae and seaweed plus some meaty foods on occasion.
Why do blue tangs hide?
Blue tangs will hide in rocks
when there new to the tank
. They do this a lot when there young. Last edited by Sk8r; 10/28/2011 at 07:05 PM. Reason: use of phrase ‘tang police.
Can clownfish live with blue tangs?
Blue tangs live in the open ocean and love to swim (just keep swimming?) unlike the clownfish, and therefore they should be kept in a tank around 100+ gallons. This fish can grow up to 12 inches and
can be kept with some other fish (including clownfish), however they are moderately aggressive
.
Which Tang is the best?
- The Yellow Eyed Kole Tang. Yellow-Eyed Kole Tang.
- The Orange Shoulder Tang. Orange Shoulder Tang. …
- The Yellow Tang. Yellow Tang. …
- The Clown Tang. Clown Tang. …
- The Blue Tang. Clownfish & Blue Tang. …
What is the lifespan of a blue tang?
8 – 20 years
Are tang fish poisonous?
The blue tang possesses a sharp spine, or modified scale, located along either lateral edge of the caudal peduncle. These spines may be made to stand erect, providing the tang with an effective means of self-defense.
The flesh of the blue tang is poisonous
.
Can you touch a blue tang?
The spines are so sharp that blue tangs belong to a group called surgeonfish. These spines also can get caught in nets or cut your hand open. “
Not wise for a touch tank
,” said Gordon.
What does a blue tang fish eat?
These fish eat tiny foods like
marine algae, brine shrimp, bits of seaweed and other small microorganisms
. Here at the zoo, they dine on brine shrimp along with capelin (a small fish), chopped squid, broccoli and peas.
What is the rarest tang fish?
The
Gem Tang (Zebrasoma gemmatum)
is one of the most sort after Tangs available to the aquatic trade. This rare and spectacular saltwater tang is prized by many aquarists for its beauty and rareness.
Is a hippo tang aggressive?
Tangs can be aggressive
.
How do you stop tang aggression?
Is Blue Tang Hardy?
Of all the Tang species, this one is the most active which is why it requires a larger aquarium to thrive.
It is generally a very hardy fish
despite the above average proneness to ich and other skin diseases.
Why is my blue tang turning white?
Usually when tangs turn pale, it is a direct result of
not eating enough “greens”
. Make sure you are feeding him algae or seaweed. Mine prefer the green algae in garlic.
How much space does a blue tang need?
The Pacific Blue Tang is very active, requiring a large tank, preferably
at least 100 gallons or more
.
How does a blue tang sleep?
r sleep. Blue tangs will sometimes
wedge themselves so tightly into rock crevices or between coral branches that they appear to be stuck
.
How can you tell if a blue tang is male or female?
This species shows
no obvious differences between the male and female
. Due to its vast geographical distribution the Blue tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) is one of the most popular and common marine fish.
Why is my blue hippo tang rubbing against rocks?
Either ich you can’t see because it’s in the gills or possibly flukes.
If it’s scratching that much it is probably parasitic
. Also hippos are very sensitive to any water quality issues or fluctuations so be attentive to maintaining high quality/very stable parameters.
Can I keep 2 blue tangs?
if they’re baby blue tangs, then you can house them for a couple of weeks
. but to keep one in a 75g as it’s permanent home, is cruel to the fish when he gets bigger.
Can Nemo and Dory live together?
Fortunately for Dory, if you want to add Marlin, Nemo, or Coral to the tank,
they can all live peacefully together
. In fact, with a properly set up tank of 125 gallons or larger, you will be able to keep many of Nemo’s tankmates from the dentist’s office without the threat of them wanting to escape.
Do blue tangs have short term memory loss?
As Melissa Hogenboom wrote for BBC.com back in November 2015, “Like other fish, the royal blue tang is
unlikely to have a bad short-term memory
. There are no studies to suggest any fish has a ‘three-second memory.
What tangs are peaceful?
Naso tang, fowleri tang, mustard tang
are on the peaceful side.
Can you put a blue tang with a yellow tang?
still
no problems
. give it a shot. If they dont like eachother, take one out. While I will agree that 60 Gal is too small for two tangs – there are some things you can do to allow them to live peacefully in a larger tank.
What’s the smallest tang?
The smallest tang fish species, the
Tomini Tang
, will be 6-inches in total length as an adult and needs a tank at least 75-gallons in volume to be healthy.
