The Fish I couldn’t resist

[rocket098]

Careful these guys get really big after seeing them in the wild I don’t think I have the space to spare but they are a gorgeous fish. Good luck

 

[bruno3047]

Careful these guys get really big after seeing them in the wild I don’t think I have the space to spare but they are a gorgeous fish. Good luck

That was certainly part of my reasoning. Reportedly up to 16 inches in the wild but less in captivity. Average around 9 inches is what I read. I’ll probably end up selling it once it hits (IF) 7 inches or donating it to a public aquarium.

 

[rocket098]

Hard to say what size in captivity may depend on how well you feed him And how much space Is in your tank.

 

[bruno3047]

Teeny Tang took some mysis today. Tiny pieces, of course. Looks like he’s actually starting to transition to adult coloration. If I look closely, I can see curved bands of color starting to show through.

 

[sfin52]

Looks great a nice looking fish

 

[bruno3047]

Definitely changing

 

[c4sxm5]

One of my favorite fish. Still can't understand why they are one of the cheapest tangs to buy.

 

[sfin52]

here's couple that I took a pic of while snorkeling in Cozumel

 

[bruno3047]

here's couple that I took a pic of while snorkeling in Cozumel

DUDE!!!! Beautiful. You just made my day.

 

[sfin52]

DUDE!!!! Beautiful. You just made my day.

Your welcome.

 

[bruno3047]

Into the DT he goes.

 

[bruno3047]

Well, I did it. I just ordered another 1-1/12” Atlantic Blue Tang to try and pair it up with the one I have. I read conflicting information about this. Most of it was negative, but a few said it can be done, with BlueZoo Aquatics specifically saying the fish are happier in pairs or small groups than alone. We’ll see.