Yellow Mimic Tang? [Archive]

rica5tully

10-06-2004, 4:12 PM

Anyone know anything about these? Are they hardy? How big do they get?

thanks, I haven't been able to find any info on them.

ET

Stephen

10-06-2004, 8:18 PM

Although this was linked as "Yellow Mimic Tang" when I clicked it, it came up as "Chocolate Tang - Mimic Tang" Take a look and see if that's what you have. It provides a some information about them. Can't vouch for how reliable it is however since it's my first visit to the site.

Chocolate Tang - Mimic Tang (http://animal-world.com/encyclo/marine/tangs/chocolate.php)

rica5tully

10-06-2004, 9:47 PM

Thanks! That's great. I bought him today and he seems to be doing fine.

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10-07-2004, 3:34 PM

I've had one for about 2 months. Very nice looking fish, nicer than regularyellow tang. But after I bought him, I found out they loose thier color as they grow. Turn orange brown. Hopefully it's not a reverse ugly duckling.
But he seems hardy, eats frozen food.

rica5tully

10-07-2004, 3:49 PM

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Do you have any idea how long old they are when they start to change to brown? Just curious. Actually, I think the adults look great! They aren't solid, drab brown, they have some patterning.

Question: I've had mine 24 hours now and as far as I know he isn't really eating yet. What do you feed yours? So far I've tried dried algae sheets (on a clip), frozen brine shrimp, and spirulina flakes. Although I realize he may just be a little stressed right now.

Is yours aggressive or does he play nice with other fish?

Thanks!

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10-08-2004, 4:39 PM

Mine didn't eat the flakes I was giving everybody and did not eat sea weed sheets on clip, but ate frozen cubes. Im at work, don't know exactly what they are, I think just a mix. I use them for everybody now.

rica5tully

10-09-2004, 10:27 AM

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Could you tell me the brand and type of frozen cubes he eats?

Since I saw your note, I've tried 3 types of frozen cubs (seaweed, brine shrimp, and one mix) and he barely samples the mix.

In the meantime, he's getting skinnier...

Mine won't eat algae on a clip or flakes either.

I'm wondering if he's going to be too tough to feed.

Thanks

rica5tully

10-14-2004, 3:59 PM

Mine's eating now..

Does anyone know if these are aggressive? How are they as far as stocking order and getting along with other fish?