FOTM November 2010 - Achilles Tang

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  1. Fresh2Salt

    Fresh2Salt Feather Duster

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    Wow that is one really cool looking fishy...Now I guess I need to upgrade to a 4 or 6 foot tank ;)
     
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  2. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    They are. IF all goes well with christmas and birthday money Mine will be hopping in an 8' Tank of sorts when the holiday arrives.
     
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  3. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Nice. Mucho nice.
     
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  4. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Hows your little Achilles doing?
     
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  5. kss2801

    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    Nice write up. One of my favorite fish. K+
     
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  6. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    Thanks for the write up!

    Couple of questions. When you say this fish will accpept frozen/meaty foods, are they picky of wich foods they eat? You said this fish should be added to an est. tank, so this would be the last fish you would add?
     
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  7. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Indeed, Tangs need an established tank because of their eating habit and their bioload they create. Tangs like to graze off live rock constantly throughout the day. Making sure the tank is established helps out a great deal.

    Once the fish are eating Prepared food. I have noticed they dont graze as much as they used the. Rather just waiting at the corner of the tank. Hence making sure they get the correct diet to support themselves.
     
    RedGambit, Nov 2, 2010
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  8. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    Is the Achilles tang face black or brown? Whenever I see pics they are brown.
    Achilles Tang
    YouTube - Achilles Tang 1
    What is the secret to keep this expert level fish?
     
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  9. Tropical Addict

    Tropical Addict Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Awesome write up and beautiful fish!!!!
     
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  10. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    very nicely written up eric. good advice too in regards to its needs. and such a great looking fish.
     
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