Purple Tangs make great additions to aquariums. They are generally quite easy to keep as long as you maintain their diet and environment It is a
hardy fish
that is resistant to disease but still vulnerable to Lateral Line Disease (LLD) if you don’t properly maintain its diet and environment.
How much is a purple tang worth?
With $179.00 or more in Marine Life.
Are purple tangs Hardy?
IMO, they are hardy if you find one in good shape I think they are a little more ich-prone and
hlle prone
than
yellow tangs
and more aggressive also. But once you get one through quarantine and feeding the right foods and good water quality, it will be just fine.
How big does purple tang get?
Purple tangs grow to a
maximum length
of near 25 cm (9.8 in) Their bodies are purple in color with a yellow tail. The heads of purple tangs are covered with black spots, and black horizontal lines run down the sides of the bodies of some specimens.
How many gallons does a purple tang need?
The recommended tank size for purple tang is 100 gallons (380 l). Since these fish are aggressive and large, a tank of at least 100 gallons or very large tanks would be better. Purple tang also loves to roam around the tank and swim with energy.
Is a Purple Tang reef Safe?
These beautiful disc-shaped fish are an ideal candidate for someone looking to start keeping tangs. They are peaceful, hardy, reef-safe and less prone to disease than other Tangs.
What is the smallest tang fish?
All tangs start out small, and the popular Blue Hippo Tang can sometimes be purchased at sizes less than two inches, but the Bristletooth Tomini Tang is the smallest tang fish because it will grow to about 15.2 cm in length, or 6-inches as an adult, making it the smallest tang fish that you will commonly encounter in.
What is a black Tang?
Zebrasoma rostratum, the longnose surgeonfish or black tang, is a marine reef tang in the fish family Acanthuridae They may live at water depths of 10–61 m (33–200 ft) or more. The fish grow to a maximum length of 21 cm (8.3 in).
What size tank does a hippo tang need?
Blue hippo tangs can grow up to 12-inches (30.5cm) in length as adults. They need room for that eventual size. Plus space to swim. That translates into a tank of At LEAST 100 gallons (380L) , though some hobbyists argue you shouldn’t go smaller than 180 gallons (680L).
How long does a purple tang live?
Purple Tang Lifespan This is why their lifespans are well documented, around 30-45 years , in the wild anyway. In captivity, hobbyists maintain their purple tangs for at least ten years (with optimal care).
How long can a tang go without eating?
As long as it isn’t a regular occurrence, any fish can easily go 4-5 days without feeding. Especially tangs that can graze. All fish go at least this long during their trip from the reef to your tank.
Can purple tangs live together?
Active Member. If the tank is large enough then yes , but sailfin tangs in particular will end up being large fish.
Are purple tangs aggressive?
Purple tangs can be particularly aggressive toward other food competitor herbivore fish which is why yours had such a violent attitude toward the blenny. Your purple tang wanted all of the tank for his/her exclusive grazing.
Do purple tangs eat algae?
Feeding wise, Purple Tangs primarily are algae eaters They graze the reef for filamentous algae. In a reef tank they can be considered somewhat utilitarian but the small amounts of algae they would get from most aquariums is not going to be enough to keep them happy.
How many tangs are in a 125 gallon tank?
And 5 tangs should be fine in a 125 gallon as long as you have good filtration.
Which tangs can be kept together?
Tang’s are most territorial to fish that have the same shape as themselves. You will likely have quite simple success with 3 or 4 fish that have a different body/face shape. For example, a Regal Tang, Orange Shoulder Tang & a yellow Tang will often get along just fine with minimal intervention.
How do you take care of a purple tang?
If keeping them, be sure to provide good lighting, lots of free-swimming space and plenty of potential hiding spots They can be very aggressive and do not fare well with tank mates of similar body shape, especially other Tangs of the genus Zebrasoma.
How much is a
gem tang
?
The average cost of a gem tang runs between $1,000-$6,000 due to the complications of their collection. When stressed, gems are prone to marine ich and Uronema – a nasty protozoan infection.
How big can a yellow tang get?
They can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) in the wild , but are introduced to aquariums in the 2″ to 4″ range. Some specimens as large as 6″ are occasionally available.
How big does a powder blue tang get?
They will grow to be about 9″ in size and have a blue body with a white chest. Their head is a dark blue to black coloration with a white band below their eyes. The Powder Blue Tang had a vibrant yellow dorsal fin while their anal and pelvis fins are a bright white color.
How fast do purple tangs grow?
A small one can reach the 3-4″ mark within a year or so Then after they get about 1/2 their max size, the growth is slow the rest of the way. What’s the tank size? A young purple will grow fast, and they can be quite mean in smaller tanks.
How do I get rid of saltwater ich?
The best ich treatment is copper-based medication Rather than treating the main aquarium, move the sick fish to a bare bottomed quarantine or treatment tank. This should be aerated and have the same water conditions as the main aquarium.
Sources
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2590335
https://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=887&cid=287