Biota yellow tang

[Jaybeastin]

Where can I get a biota yellow tang? Seem to be sold out everywhere

 

[blaxsun]

Check with your LFS. Mine is able to bring them in regularly.

 

[Jaybeastin]

Check with your LFS. Mine is able to bring them in regularly.

How much u is it at your LFS. I’ll try with mine tomorrow

 

[blaxsun]

$299 CAD - and they typically sell out within a week.

 

[Biota_Marine]

I have about a dozen small ones left on our site if you're in the US. Or my next batch is going to be available around late May.

 

[DeniseAndy]

Beat me to it. Just saw that Biota had some on their site.

 

[davidcalgary29]

$299 CAD - and they typically sell out within a week.

$199 CAD from Mitchell, and his are great. Much recommended.

 

[Jaybeastin]

I have about a dozen small ones left on our site if you're in the US. Or my next batch is going to be available around late May.

I’ve ordered it right when it became in stock! Coming in tomorrow. Do I need to quarantine it?

 

[areefer01]

Just go to biota's portal. They have a few left. Will go quickly though.

Hawaiian Yellow Tang

Zebrasoma flavescens-The yellow tang is the most iconic aquarium fish around the world. Bright yellow in coloration and endemic to the islands of Hawaii this is a fish we breed in conjunction with the Oceanographic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University. These are voracious herbivores do well...

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[areefer01]

I’ve ordered it right when it became in stock! Coming in tomorrow. Do I need to quarantine it?

This is going to depend on your setup and risk. My preference for all fish I receive directly from Biota is to isolate them in my refugium since I can take it offline and observe. This gives me a chance to see what food it prefers in a calmer environment. I do not dip, bath, or use any harsh treatments since it is coming directly to me from them and their biosecure environment. This works for me.


From their FAQ:
Do I need to quarantine your fish?

Although our distribution facility is biosecure and we only receive shipments from our breeders, we do suggest all hobbyists quarantine livestock regardless of vendor. It is good practice to ensure you're only adding the healthiest and most ready livestock to your display aquarium. We do advise against prophylactically treating with harsh treatments as some of our livestock is sensitive to specific treatments.

We highly advise against immediately treating our animals when they arrive. Please give a few days to allow them to acclimate to their new surroundings before prophylactically treating you do decide to treat.

If you have questions about quarantining our livestock please do not hesitate to reach out to our support email at [email protected]

 

[Jaybeastin]

This is going to depend on your setup and risk. My preference for all fish I receive directly from Biota is to isolate them in my refugium since I can take it offline and observe. This gives me a chance to see what food it prefers in a calmer environment. I do not dip, bath, or use any harsh treatments since it is coming directly to me from them and their biosecure environment. This works for me.


From their FAQ:
Do I need to quarantine your fish?

Although our distribution facility is biosecure and we only receive shipments from our breeders, we do suggest all hobbyists quarantine livestock regardless of vendor. It is good practice to ensure you're only adding the healthiest and most ready livestock to your display aquarium. We do advise against prophylactically treating with harsh treatments as some of our livestock is sensitive to specific treatments.

We highly advise against immediately treating our animals when they arrive. Please give a few days to allow them to acclimate to their new surroundings before prophylactically treating you do decide to treat.

If you have questions about quarantining our livestock please do not hesitate to reach out to our support email at [email protected]

thank you! That’s a great idea. I might just leave it in the sump until it starts eating .