Varied diet for a tang.

jwtrojan44 · 02-10-2002, 08:49 PM

In addition to nori, spirulina and other flake food, (and the omnipresent brine shrimp) what are some other greens to fed young tangs. I hear of lettuce, broccoli, zuchinni, etc, but wonder how these should be prepared and offered. I do soak all my foods in selcon as well. Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

the_blue_tuna · 02-11-2002, 10:08 AM

You would be better off , and so would the tang , with feeding macro algae's that the fish would eat in nature. You can do this by growing them in your sump , or if a sump is not available you can set up a small H.O.B. refugium of sorts that would let it grow out of the container to be eaten at will yet be protected enough to not be overgrazed and ultimately totally eaten. If you do decide on the vegetables , wash them well , cut them into small pieces( i meal portions ) then freeze them . The freezing will help to break them down and make them alittle more digestable for your fish without loosing much of the vitamin content as you would if you boiled them .

ReeFGeeK · 02-11-2002, 05:52 PM

YOu can also try formula2 frozen food my tang love that also they like silversides they steal them from the corals when i feed the corals.

ReeFGeeK

jwtrojan44 · 02-12-2002, 01:05 AM

Thanks. He's been eating great thus far (only had him three days) and has gone through two clips of nori, brine, mysis, and marine cuisine. I'll try the refugium thing. I can also periodically get some caulerpa from one of my lfs. I hear they love that. Again, thanks.

Triggers · 02-15-2002, 09:19 AM

what kind of tang do you have?

jwtrojan44 · 02-16-2002, 01:35 AM

Purple. It's a small juvenile that is currently in quarantine.

Triggers · 02-19-2002, 09:03 AM

had one awhile ago. seemed to be a pretty strong fish in fighting off disease. i also kept him in a 55 which is what i think eventualy did him in. they tend to be quick swimmers and would no doubt need more room as he grows.

jwtrojan44 · 02-20-2002, 01:37 AM

Absolutely! I'm in the planning stages of a 120-150 by early fall. I almost passed on him, but due to his size, coloration, and disposition at the lfs, I bought him. If my plans for the tank don't materialize, i will return him or find a bigger home. Thanks.

Triggers · 02-20-2002, 09:14 AM

sounds good, the 150 would be a decent size. you would want at least 6'.
one other thing with the red sea species is regarding SG.
SG levels tipically range from 1030 to as high as 1035. not sure if they would require similiar levels. i never kept mine that high but the fish only survived for about 1 1/2 years.
good luck.

jwtrojan44 · 02-21-2002, 08:46 AM

Wow! Was not aware of those SG levels! I keep both my FO tanks at 1.025 consistantly and all is well. Thanks for the info. I too agree on the 6 ft tank for tangs but thats a flamefest for a whole other thread!

Triggers · 02-21-2002, 09:18 AM

I hear ya on that one. I had a Naso for 4 years that started out in a 30 to a 55 to a 125. I will not get another as I do not feel i will be able to accomodate its minimal requirements.

02-10-2002, 08:49 PM	#1
jwtrojan44 Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: pa. Posts: 140	Varied diet for a tang. In addition to nori, spirulina and other flake food, (and the omnipresent brine shrimp) what are some other greens to fed young tangs. I hear of lettuce, broccoli, zuchinni, etc, but wonder how these should be prepared and offered. I do soak all my foods in selcon as well. Any suggestions will be much appreciated. __________________ It aint' pretty being easy.

02-11-2002, 10:08 AM	#2
the_blue_tuna Governor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: colorado Posts: 1,207	You would be better off , and so would the tang , with feeding macro algae's that the fish would eat in nature. You can do this by growing them in your sump , or if a sump is not available you can set up a small H.O.B. refugium of sorts that would let it grow out of the container to be eaten at will yet be protected enough to not be overgrazed and ultimately totally eaten. If you do decide on the vegetables , wash them well , cut them into small pieces( i meal portions ) then freeze them . The freezing will help to break them down and make them alittle more digestable for your fish without loosing much of the vitamin content as you would if you boiled them . __________________ In this hobby patience is not a virtue,,,,,its mandatory. Jim's Marine Links

02-12-2002, 01:05 AM	#4
jwtrojan44 Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: pa. Posts: 140	Thanks. He's been eating great thus far (only had him three days) and has gone through two clips of nori, brine, mysis, and marine cuisine. I'll try the refugium thing. I can also periodically get some caulerpa from one of my lfs. I hear they love that. Again, thanks. __________________ It aint' pretty being easy.

02-16-2002, 01:35 AM	#6
jwtrojan44 Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: pa. Posts: 140	Purple. It's a small juvenile that is currently in quarantine. __________________ It aint' pretty being easy.

02-20-2002, 01:37 AM	#8
jwtrojan44 Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: pa. Posts: 140	Absolutely! I'm in the planning stages of a 120-150 by early fall. I almost passed on him, but due to his size, coloration, and disposition at the lfs, I bought him. If my plans for the tank don't materialize, i will return him or find a bigger home. Thanks. __________________ It aint' pretty being easy.

02-11-2002, 05:52 PM	#3
ReeFGeeK Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 23	YOu can also try formula2 frozen food my tang love that also they like silversides they steal them from the corals when i feed the corals. ReeFGeeK

02-15-2002, 09:19 AM	#5
Triggers Mayor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 636	what kind of tang do you have?

02-19-2002, 09:03 AM	#7
Triggers Mayor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 636	had one awhile ago. seemed to be a pretty strong fish in fighting off disease. i also kept him in a 55 which is what i think eventualy did him in. they tend to be quick swimmers and would no doubt need more room as he grows.

02-20-2002, 09:14 AM	#9
Triggers Mayor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 636	sounds good, the 150 would be a decent size. you would want at least 6'. one other thing with the red sea species is regarding SG. SG levels tipically range from 1030 to as high as 1035. not sure if they would require similiar levels. i never kept mine that high but the fish only survived for about 1 1/2 years. good luck.

02-21-2002, 08:46 AM	#10
jwtrojan44 Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: pa. Posts: 140	Wow! Was not aware of those SG levels! I keep both my FO tanks at 1.025 consistantly and all is well. Thanks for the info. I too agree on the 6 ft tank for tangs but thats a flamefest for a whole other thread! __________________ It aint' pretty being easy.

02-21-2002, 09:18 AM	#11
Triggers Mayor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 636	I hear ya on that one. I had a Naso for 4 years that started out in a 30 to a 55 to a 125. I will not get another as I do not feel i will be able to accomodate its minimal requirements.

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