Tang - Yellow Zebrasoma flavescens

nlreefguy · #1 08-08-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sebae again

Had one for a few years.Best fish I ever had. Believe it or not he would break up fights /arguments between other fish.He was the ref of the reef. IME with tangs and angels, I look for fish that look healthy but have had some one chomp on their tail or fin ie. select the abused not the abuser.So far,nock on wood, I haven't been wrong with tangs or angels.

My experience exactly, my first yellow tang would insert himself between an aggressive fish and his chosen target and cover the poor fish with his body, risking becoming the abused himself. Great fish, very hardy and adaptable. Always eats well and quickly, adjusts to tank life immediately. My favorite fish of all time for his activity and vibrant color.

untamed · #2 05-03-2012, 03:33 AM

May, 2012: 5 years in the tank now.

Otardifus · #3 07-14-2012, 02:21 PM

Yellow tangs are an excellent addition to almost any tank.
They are nice to look at, they are always out swiming around and the best thing is they will eat hair algae and caulerpa.

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