Sep 29, 2015 #1 4FordFamily Tang, Angel, and Wrasse Nerd! Tang Aggression - Understanding and Combating. When not stressed eyes are brightly colored. The Yellow Tang is one of the most popular of all saltwater fish species. The yellow tang fish is a saltwater fish species and is widely kept in aquariums. The yellow Tang is a beautiful fish but needs great filtration and regular water changes.
This is an example of Mutualism becuase the Sea turtle is getting the algae off of its back and the yellow tang is getting food. When around different species of fish, the Yellow Tang does not get aggressive with them. Today I want to write about a beautiful, brightly coloured fish, the yellow tang. Toggle navigation. Jan 23, 2011 #1. Yellow tang are group spawners, but it is extremely difficult to breed these fish in captivity. They derive their family name from the Greek meaning “thorn tail,” but are better known to aquarists as surgeonfish, doctorfish or tangs. As normal, any hostility this fish may have is reserved for other members of the surgeonfish clan. Thread starter cam78; Start date Mar 19, 2011; cam78 Active Member. An adult regal blue tang is a flat-bodied, round-shaped fish with a royal blue body, black "palette" design, and a yellow tail. Yellow Tang - Zebrasoma flavescens. Yellow Tangs have their own territories and know not to intrude on other Yellow Tangs' territories. When around different species of fish, the Yellow Tang does not get aggressive with them. If I keep my distance he is fine and R2R Supporter. He will dart quickly for short distances and come to a complete stop.
Thread starter 4FordFamily; Start date Sep 29, 2015; Tagged users None 1; 2; 3 … Go to page. Ratings: +2 / 0 / -0. An adult regal blue tang is a flat-bodied, round-shaped fish with a royal blue body, black "palette" design, and a yellow tail. The yellow tang, Zebrasoma flavescens is a wonderful marine "fish tank" species. Tangs & Surgeonfish-Within this family, the hobbyist will find everything from aquarium staples to rare collector fish. They rapidly resume their bright yellow color during daylight. View Badges. This achievement has significant potential for increasing the availability of pet yellow tang. It reaches 30 cm (12 inches) in length and weighs around 600 g (1.3 lbs), with males typically growing larger than females. I have had a yellow tang for about 3 months now and yesterday he started exhibiting some odd behavior: 1. During stress or exhibiting aggressive behavior, the eyes will have a distinctly darker color compared to their body.

Mar 19, 2011 #1 So I had this Yellow Tang for approximately 7-8 months with no issues ever except Black ich when I first got him/her. So within the last couple days he has been acting a lot different. It reaches 30 cm (12 inches) in length and weighs around 600 g (1.3 lbs), with males typically growing larger than females. Zebrasoma flavescens itself: Yellow tangs are surgeonfish (family Acanthuridae) par excellence. It is a very active fish. It is a very active fish. 413.