The Mimic Tang resemble a variety of angelfish when juveniles. This specimen is the yellow type, mimicking the Heraldi Pygmy Angel. As adults, their coloration changes to a gray/brown with yellow fins and black accents in the face and base of dorsal/anal fins. Like other tangs, these fish are omnivores. They need plenty of algae and other greens in their diet to keep them healthy, but will also eat small bits of meaty foods. Algae can be provided in the form of Spirulina, formula foods, dried marine algae on clips as a frequent treat, or through live algae grown in the tank or in a refugium. Tangs are generally community fish and get along with most other tankmates. They do not bother corals and can actually help keep nuisance algae trimmed and under control. Tangs may get territorial and aggressive towards similar tangs, so always use caution when keeping these fish together.216650
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This big and beautiful cichlid features a varying coloration. Females are the typical dull gray-brown, while males will sport anything from violet, green, and blue metallic shades with rusty-colored highlights and sometimes black spots around the head. As the common name implies, in the wild, this fish sifts through the sand for its food. Because of this behavior, provide a tank with ample bottom area and a fine, soft gravel or sand. Rock and other decor is fine, as well. A large tank is also important because of the eventual adult size. This particular cichlid is peaceful with most other large cichlids, though they can be semi-aggressive toward other Fossochromis. They may also eat smaller tankmates, so choose carefully. A diet of frozen meaty foods and a basic flake or pellet should suffice. They are a typical mouth brooder.
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The Ornate Ctenopoma is a timid fish, only suitable for a quiet tank free of boisterous, fast moving tankmates. Their unique coloration makes them a worthwhile species for a species set-up, for these fish to be enjoyed most easily. They do not tend to fare well in community tanks, as they are slow and shy.
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The Blue-faced Angelfish has a creamy yellow body with blue flecked scales forming a net-like pattern. The fins and tail are orange-yellow with blue trim and the eye is covered by an orange-yellow blotch resembling a mask. The rest of the face is black with a spiderweb of blue lines. Juvenile Blue-faced Angelfish are dark blue to black with white markings. Blue-faced Angelfish are very sensitive and adjust best to aquarium life as juveniles. They tend to be less aggressive than other species. The diet of large angels generally consists of meaty foods, algaes, and marine sponge. Many frozen angel formulas and flakes may have extra sponge meal, and live sponges can be purchased to supplement their diet. These angels are not reef safe and have been known to nip at or eat some corals, sponges, and clam mantles. Like other angels, this species should not be kept with other large angels to avoid territorial conflicts. Occasionally, two angels may tolerate one another in a very large aquarium if they have very different coloration and appearance, but is not typically recommended.
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The White Ribbon Eel is named for its pale white overall coloration, though it may have some black speckling over its head. Its body is slender and delicate, but this eel tends to be very hardy. This eel will usually accept meaty foods such as shrimp or silversides. Eels are notorious for going on “hunger strikes” until well acclimated in their new home and live foods like ghost shrimp or small feeder fish may be needed initially to trigger a feeding response. A White Ribbon Eel requires plenty of rock to hide as it is nocturnal and most active at night. This eels are also famous escape artists – keep the tank tightly covered at all times. This is a Restricted item and is not covered by our Arrive Alive 5 Day Guarantee.
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