Sailfin Tang

[jen_1122]

So, here's our new addition:sfish:. Been with us about 3 days now:D. An eating machine. Was just wondering, this guys is always looking for food. How often should I feed? And can I overfeed?

 

[PRC]

Sailfins and all Tangs are herbivores and they're natural "grazers" so he'll constantly be looking for algae, etc. to pick off of the rocks. You should feed him algae sheets with garlic extract at least every other day. I feed my tangs some algae sheets every day, but I also have alot of Tangs and I don't have any natural algae growing in my tank.

And since everyone is going to ask. Is the sailfin in a 27g or 14g tank? If so, you need to take him back to the store. He won't last very long in there.

 

[Northstar24]

Hopefully you have that tang in a tank thats not listed in your profile, both a 27g and a 14g are WAY to small for that fish

 

[Cathic]

Minimum 180g isnt it?

 

[Bifferwine]

+1 PRC. Gorgeous fish and full of personality.

 

[jen_1122]

No, right now he's in a 100g. tank. Sorry, thought I updated my tank info. He's getting much more social. Likes to play with the powerhead. Loves his garlic seaweed. Thanks for the comments and info. :sfish:

 

[Bifferwine]

That's a perfect sized tank for him! They are really great fish. I've had mine for quite a while, and he's very social and outgoing.