flyfishingkid
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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How can I get my clown tang to start eating algea
Just so we know they are for at least a three hundred gallon tank and for experts only. Not trying to be the bearer of bad news but they have those requirements for a reason.
Who made you moderator? The OP asked about Clown Tangs. When stressed, they don't eat. Your sensitivity about tangs and tank size indicates to me you don't agree, so what? We all have our opinions. Your 90 gallon is even small for a full grown hippo, IMO. Read about a thousand posts from those with fish in too small a tank. Same story over and over again. Do you have a clown tang? I do and he is eating and growing fine. But this is an advice forum, not a cheering squad for whatever you decide to do. Didn't mean to get angry, but don't tell me what advice to post or not post.I also wish the OP the best.The OP's question had nothing to do with tank size. So why is it brought up. Answer the question or don't and move on. Onto the question. I agree with what someone said above. Possibly adjusting if a new addition. It took my Hippo a few weeks to even go after nori. even now it will only eat green. wont touch reds or purples. Try some different colors. Also you can try some different ways to place the nori. Clips work great and are easy but some will wrap a rock with itand let the tang dod what come naturally. Graze Good luck
Who made you moderator? The OP asked about Clown Tangs. When stressed, they don't eat. Your sensitivity about tank size indicates to me you don't agree, so what? We all have our opinions. Your 44 gallon has no business with a hippo in it either, IMO. Read about a thousand posts from those with fish in too small a tank. Same story over and over again. Do you have a clown tang? I do and he is eating and growing fine. But this is an advice forum, not a cheering squad for whatever you decide to do. Didn't mean to get angry, but don't tell me what advice to post or not post.I also wish the OP the best.
That is absolutely accurate. You can do as you wish, and you can blow off any advice that doesn't suit you. It's your right. It's my right to state you are wrong. My fish live for decades. Let the OP take the advice he thinks is accurate. Sorry flyfishingkid, we are all passionate about the hobby and tiffs sometimes occur, we all mean the best.
Jgraz, I updated my post, thought you still ran the 44 gallon. No hard feelings.
+1 I agree Google "my tang died" it will freak you out.The op has a large enough tank according to his profile. However to small of a tank would definitely lead to stress especially in a fish that has a very poor track record in captivity. The fact is this is not a beginner fish and I think asking about tank size is absolutely crucial for long term success with this fish. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but we should all be in this hobby to have fish succeed and thrive.
+1 I agree Google "my tang died" it will freak you out.
Your right, tank size for him should be okay, but this tang lives in surge zones. That makes a major difference.
I couldn't agree more, my problem is that I get too passionate about not killing off wonderful fish. Otherwise, why respond to questions? You are also right, there are exceptions to most rules, but not all of them. Your Mandarin experience as well as my own sons experience with them has been 100% different than mine. But as you noted, that isn't the norm. Nor are some types of tangs in too small a space prospering a common occurrence. They don't eat is their first symptom, even before ick takes them down. I think most of us can agree with that. The OP has a 400 gallon that should give the little guy a real chance of surviving and growing old. He will be a menace though, maybe not when he's little, but they get pretty rowdy when they get bigger. That's the "difficult or expert" part of their description IMO.Everyone is so darn sensitive it seems. lol I keep tangs in a 6 foot tank and they are fine, I also wouldnt try a "difficult" one due to the risk to the fish. There are truly some fish and other critters best left in the ocean in my opinion. Tank size plays a major role with tangs and thats not just guessing or rehashing others advice, it comes direct from me and my experiences with them as it does from several of the previous posters, including the mod who always gives honest experienced advice. As far as the algae, once the fish settles down and gets comfortable he will most likely start munching it. My tangs also only eat the green seaweed, they hate the purple and red ones for whatever reason. lol Good luck OP with your tang, I hope he does well. Just do everything you can for him possible and he may be a great success story for you. Just because a fish is "difficult" doesnt mean its impossible. Heck, I have had a mandarin for a couple years now and they have a super high mortality rate in home aquaria.