Mimic Tang

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Latin Name: Acanthurus pyroferus
Common Name(s): Mimic Surgeonfish, Chocolate Surgeonfish, Orange-Gilled Surgeonfish, Yellowspot Surgeonfish
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Adult Full Size: 8"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (WILL HAVE TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: Yes
UV Required: Highly Recommended
Protein Skimmer Required: Highly Recommended
Foods: Seaweed Extreme Pellets, Vitamin C soaked ABN Chromo Pellets, Spirulina Brine, Seaweed, Mysis, Bloodworms, Herbivore Frenzy, Emerald Entrée

Description: The Mimic Tang originates from the Indo-Pacific. As a juvenile, this tang is a bright, solid yellow color to mimic the Heraldi Angel; however, as they mature they will turn more light brown. This Tang may show aggression to other tangs. This fish will appreciate ample swimming room, rock, and seaweed along with meaty foods. A UV Sterilizer and Protein Skimmer are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED as tangs are especially prone to disease. Feeding Vitamin C everyday will help with disease prevention.