Antler Coral

Hi, I've just added a regal tang to my reef tank and read that they like antler coral. Does anyone know how difficult this type of coral is to keep and where I might find some to buy (if indeed it is ok to buy)? Thanks

 

I'm not sure what you mean when you say that a particular tang "likes" antler corals?

 

Regal Tangs are herbivorous and consume algae! The only correlation I can see is juvenile Regal Tangs finding comfort hiding within the confines of antler(Pocillipora, Pectinia coral species)!
Regal Tangs don't consume corals...atleast from what I have read!

 

Where did you read this?

 

Strangely enough Regal tangs are Unlike most tangs as to there diet, Most tangs require a steady diet of algae.Unlike the Regal that should be fed meaty foods with a supplement with algae

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ALL tangs will eat meaty items.

 

Yes but regal tangs require meaty foods as there main diet unlike most tangs that require algae as there main diet

 

where are you getting your information?
Regul Tangs
says nothing special about meaty foods, only seaweed/greens
wiki

Saltwaterfish.com - Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Fish Aquariums, Tropical Fish, and Saltwater Fish Tanks

 

You're all right....kinda Regal tangs are primarily planktivores as juveniles and omnivores as adults. I never rely on fish sale sites for all of my information

 

I second that Annik!
Tangs will beasically eat anything(not corals) but to ensure their health and vigor, Algal food is essential! To eliminate the chances of white lateral line disease especially.