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Tang – Mimic

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*This fish is a marine species*

TheMimic Tang are a unique species with the ability to mimic other species as juvenile. Suited for theintermediateaquarist,they are asemi-aggressive species sure to be the centerpiece of your aquarium. Suited to reef aquariums and fish only aquariums.

Native to the Indo-Pacific.

Features ofMimic 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:

Heres a list of some of the best tank mates for yourMimic 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’sare omnivores, but primarily herbivores therefore theirdiet should consist of a variety ofplant based foods such as spirulina and algae. They will accepthigh 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’sare an active species thatrequire a minimum tank size of approximately 280L with plenty of open swimming space.

After an Aquarium for your fish? Browse ourAquarium Tank Selection here.

Heater:

Mimic Tang’s prefer water temperatures between 24C – 28C.

Looking for a Heater for your fish? Check all availableTank Heater here.

Lighting:

Replicate natural conditions with artificial lighting (8-10 hours of light every 24 hours.)

Need An Aquarium Light for your tank? Browse ourFish Tank Aquarium Lighting

Filtration & Water Movement:

Mimic Tang’s require good filtration and water quality. They enjoy high flowing water and good oxygenation.

Exploreaquarium filtration products here.

Substrate:

This speciesis 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.

View our range ofaquarium substrates here.

Decorations forMimic Tangs:

Provide lots of live rock, structure and rocky overhangs for plentyalgae growth opportunityfor the Mimic Tangto feed.

View our large range ofaquarium decorations here.

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Tang – Mimic

Tang – Mimic

Original price was: $99.95.Current price is: $49.98.
Free Shipping: Complimentary shipping on all orders over $40.
Secure Checkout: SSL encrypted checkout for your data protection.
Easy Returns: Guaranteed 30-day money-back policy on all items.

*This fish is a marine species*

TheMimic Tang are a unique species with the ability to mimic other species as juvenile. Suited for theintermediateaquarist,they are asemi-aggressive species sure to be the centerpiece of your aquarium. Suited to reef aquariums and fish only aquariums.

Native to the Indo-Pacific.

Features ofMimic 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:

Heres a list of some of the best tank mates for yourMimic 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’sare omnivores, but primarily herbivores therefore theirdiet should consist of a variety ofplant based foods such as spirulina and algae. They will accepthigh 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’sare an active species thatrequire a minimum tank size of approximately 280L with plenty of open swimming space.

After an Aquarium for your fish? Browse ourAquarium Tank Selection here.

Heater:

Mimic Tang’s prefer water temperatures between 24C – 28C.

Looking for a Heater for your fish? Check all availableTank Heater here.

Lighting:

Replicate natural conditions with artificial lighting (8-10 hours of light every 24 hours.)

Need An Aquarium Light for your tank? Browse ourFish Tank Aquarium Lighting

Filtration & Water Movement:

Mimic Tang’s require good filtration and water quality. They enjoy high flowing water and good oxygenation.

Exploreaquarium filtration products here.

Substrate:

This speciesis 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.

View our range ofaquarium substrates here.

Decorations forMimic Tangs:

Provide lots of live rock, structure and rocky overhangs for plentyalgae growth opportunityfor the Mimic Tangto feed.

View our large range ofaquarium decorations here.

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