Yellow tang help

[Regan_tyler]

I can't seem to get my yellow tang to eat the green seaweed he seems to just eat some of the Algea out of the substrate how can I get him to start eating the seaweed?

 

[huma-huma]

julian sprung has red/purple/green algae sheets available. i noticed with my tangs at first that they wouldnt eat the purple algae, but loved the green. after a month or so they started eating both. now they dont care.

 

[Regan_tyler]

Well I'm just worried like he doesn't even try to go after it and I don't want him to starve I live in Alaska and I'm pretty limited on the types of fish food the have unless I order it.

 

[carey]

You are feeding him other food right? Like pellets and frozen?

 

[huma-huma]

Two Little Fishies Julian Sprung`s SeaVeggies Seaweed

there ya go. it doesnt specifically have to be this brand, however getting tangs to eat a steady supply of an algae-based food is vital to their health and longevity.

 

[Regan_tyler]

No I will though what would you recommend?

 

[Keithhjs]

Soaking in a garlic extract may help.

 

[carey]

You need to feed it like any other fish, seaweed is a supplement, not their only food source. Mine like pellets, mysis and brine.

 

[Keithhjs]

I make my own food and once I started doing that my herbivore fish eat meat and my meat eaters eat the veggies. Win win.

 

[Regan_tyler]

What's the best online site to order corals from?

 

[MarinaClown]

Two Little Fishies Julian Sprung`s SeaVeggies Seaweed there ya go. it doesnt specifically have to be this brand, however getting tangs to eat a steady supply of an algae-based food is vital to their health and longevity.

I paid $30 for it and it's well worth it.

 

[Gregcoyote]

Try some spinach or romaine lettuce. I feed my tangs this a few times a week. They love the fresh veggies. Creates more waste as the tang has a short digestive system, but it keeps them bulked up and healthy.

 

[MarinaClown]

I meant to say paid $30 for this veggie clip at LFS.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0027JF5I4/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=1385566046