That's a really nice Wrasse!!!I got this guy yesterday.
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That's a really nice Wrasse!!!I got this guy yesterday.
I've seen black tangs come through stores but not too often because they're expensive. Reefpro has several in stock right now. Although they shouldn't be housed in a tank smaller than 180g.i wanna see black tang ban lifted i just want to see them for sale never seen 1 for sale apart from that hybrid i linked you the other day
Really why 180g? arnt they just like yellow tangs? same species get the same sizeI've seen black tangs come through stores but not too often because they're expensive. Reefpro has several in stock right now. Although they shouldn't be housed in a tank smaller than 180g.
Depends where you source your information . While they're both Zebrasoma tangs some research suggests they get a little bigger than the yellow tangs. Aggressiveness also plays a factor in determining tank size. Whether they are more aggressive than others - I don't know since I've never kept one. I do know the ones I've seen in the LFS have been significantly larger than the yellow tangs I've seen.Really why 180g? arnt they just like yellow tangs? same species get the same size
Tank sizes for tangs: Help us create a list!
Let's put our heads together and come up with a good general rule of thumb for tanks sizes for specific tangs in gallons and in feet. Here is a list of tangs: (please let me know if I missed any) FISH - Minimum Gallons - Minimum Tank Size in Feet Achilles Surgeonfish - 180g - 6 ft...www.reef2reef.com
The black tang isn’t like the yellow. The blacks get bigger and it’s more likely for a true black to reach 1’ long. 180 is pushing it for small honestly, same with the gemmatum - these also get 1’ long.Really why 180g? arnt they just like yellow tangs? same species get the same size
Tank sizes for tangs: Help us create a list!
Let's put our heads together and come up with a good general rule of thumb for tanks sizes for specific tangs in gallons and in feet. Here is a list of tangs: (please let me know if I missed any) FISH - Minimum Gallons - Minimum Tank Size in Feet Achilles Surgeonfish - 180g - 6 ft...www.reef2reef.com
If only these were available in the hobby…Here's an extremely rare wrasse for you...
Cirrhilabrus sp. aka Ogasawara fairy wrasse
are magma wrasse hard to get like are they available over hereI know a rare wrasse that had its moment this time last year and then… Nobody seems to mention them anymore.
Xenojulis margaritaceus
Almost everyone had one of these guys in their tank at one point last year but now it’s like they never existed yet again.
I’ll try find the photos I took when I saw a couple males and females this time last year.
Edit: This isn’t the best photo of a male however it’s the only one I could find.
Honestly, I’m not going to say they’re easy.are magma wrasse hard to get
One thing I will say about this fish is it’s really a 50/50 fish. You either love it or dislike it - I personally dislike it now.I know a rare wrasse that had its moment this time last year and then… Nobody seems to mention them anymore.
Xenojulis margaritaceus
Almost everyone had one of these guys in their tank at one point last year but now it’s like they never existed yet again.
I’ll try find the photos I took when I saw a couple males and females this time last year.
Edit: This isn’t the best photo of a male however it’s the only one I could find.
It did go extinct in 1840 but that just shows it's really rare!! (Actually it was misidentified and is in in fact Anampses cearuleopunctatus) Sorry couldn't resist the jokeHow about Anampses viridis? That would truly be a unique addition to your tank!
i think i have fallen in love with the magma wrasse tbh i might ask a few LFS if they could get me 1 think if i ask TOP they would try?One thing I will say about this fish is it’s really a 50/50 fish. You either love it or dislike it - I personally dislike it now.
I only recommended it because… Well you wanted rare
I would grab a female Halichoeres lapillus over this species any day, the red in that species is just unbeatable and you still get your fair share of green.
What other fish are in your 4’ again?i think i have fallen in love with the magma wrasse tbh i might ask a few LFS if they could get me 1 think if i ask TOP they would try?
the only fish that may show aggression is the lemonpeel angelWhat other fish are in your 4’ again?
If you don’t have a risk of any aggression I’d go for it but if not I would recommend against this species.
The other issue is you will want to try get a female of this species as they have shortened lifespans as males when their lifespans are already rather short.
I don't remember I got him a long time ago. I also have the one with more stripes but he is even older.How long did it take for yours to color up so red? I know they redden with age.