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TANG – MIMIC HALFBLACK Acanthurus chronixis

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The Halfblack Mimic Tang, also known as the Mimic Tang, is native throughout the clear channels and reefs of the Western Pacific. Both juvenile and adult Halfblack mimic tangs take on the pseudonym “mimic” because they resembles the dwarf Halfblack Angelfish (Centropyge vroliki) as a way of avoiding predation. With maturation, the tail of an adult will become more lyre in shape and develop a light blue outline. An adult Halfblack mimic tang can reach a size of approximately 10″. Note: This species is infrequently available.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Livestock, Tangs & Surgeons Tags: CARE LEVEL | EASY, LIVE, MIN TANK SIZE | 125, REEF COMPATIBLE | YES, SALT FISH, TANG, TEMPERAMENT | SEMI-AGGRESSIVE
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Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Reef Compatible: Yes

General Description: The Halfblack Mimic Tang, also known as the Mimic Tang, is native throughout the clear channels and reefs of the Western Pacific. Both juvenile and adult Halfblack mimic tangs take on the pseudonym “mimic” because they resembles the dwarf Halfblack Angelfish (Centropyge vroliki) as a way of avoiding predation. With maturation, the tail of an adult will become more lyre in shape and develop a light blue outline. An adult Halfblack mimic tang can reach a size of approximately 10″. Note: This species is infrequently available.

Diet Requirements: In the wild tangs are primarily herbivorous. A diet largely consisting of algae-based foods is absolutely necessary to maintain optimal health, coloration, immune function, and reduce aggression. If not, tangs often develop head and lateral line erosion from such deficiencies. Vegetable based flake foods or frozen foods, that may also include spirulina algae, are excellent options. We also recommend offering dried seaweed on a rock or clip three times a week minimum. Halfblack mimic tangs will consume various other protein-based frozen foods.

Care Requirements: An established minimum 125 gallon aquarium with 18+ inch width is ideal. Tangs require a well oxygenated environment and more rigorous water movement. Halfblack mimic tangs enjoy a variety of rock work to graze on and crevices to take refuge, but should also be provided with open swimming space. Halfblack mimic tangs are often sought after to add to a reef aquarium for their natural tendency to graze upon algae build up. Typically, Halfblack mimic tangs do not conflict with other tank-mates and aren’t overly territorial in nature. Conflict could arise however from conspecifics (including other species of tang within the genus Acanthurus). If you want to house various types of tangs together, especially other Acanthurus species, it may be best to add them all at once, or closely together at the very least, for the best success. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Juvenile Small: 1″ to 2″; Medium: 2″ to 2-3/4″; Large: 2-3/4″ to 3-1/2″; Adult Small: 2-1/2″ to 3-1/4″; Medium: 3-1/4″ to 4″; Large: 4″ to 6″

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

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Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge is automatically applied to your total. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to sign for the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via FedEx priority Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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