Description
*This fish is a marine species*
The Mimic Tang are a unique species with the ability to mimic other species as juvenile. Suited for the intermediate aquarist, they are a semi-aggressive species sure to be the centerpiece of your aquarium. Suited to reef aquariums and fish only aquariums.
Native to the Indo-Pacific.
Features of Mimic Tang:
- They take on the appearance of other species (Pictures examples only)
- Grows up to 17cm
- Care level: Intermediate
- Semi-aggressive but with hold their own with more aggressive tank mates
- Reef compatible
Tank Mate Compatibility:
Here’s a list of some of the best tank mates for your Mimic Tang:
- Clownfish
- Smaller Angelfish
- Puffers
- Damselfish
They can be aggressive towards other tangs, best to be kept as the only tang in the aquarium.
Feeding:
Mimic Tang's are omnivores, but primarily herbivores therefore their diet should consist of a variety of plant based foods such as spirulina and algae. They will accept high protein foods such as mysis shrimp and artemia brine shrimp. Supply plenty of live rock for algae to grow on for them to graze.
Equipment:
Aquarium:
Mimic Tang's are an active species that require a minimum tank size of approximately 280L with plenty of open swimming space.
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Heater:
Mimic Tang's prefer water temperatures between 24°C - 28°C.
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Lighting:
Replicate natural conditions with artificial lighting (8-10 hours of light every 24 hours.)
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Filtration & Water Movement:
Mimic Tang's require good filtration and water quality. They enjoy high flowing water and good oxygenation.
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Substrate:
This species is naturally found around rocky & rubbly sea beds. A larger grade aragonite or coral sand with rubble scattered will provide ample opportunity to forage algae growing on the surface.
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Decorations for Mimic Tangs:
Provide lots of live rock, structure and rocky overhangs for plenty algae growth opportunity for the Mimic Tang to feed.
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