Why are gem tangs so expensive?
Gem tangs are deep water fish, and they are so expensive because when they are actually caught, not very many make it to the surface, much less through all the stress of shipping.
How big does a GEM Tang get?
between 6.7-8.7 inches
Size: They range between 6.7-8.7 inches (17 – 22 cm) in length. Behavior: These solitary fish are aggressive and territorial; pair or group when spawning. This species is quite rare and inhabit deeper water; very little information is available.
Are gem tangs aggressive?
Description of the Gem Tang Add in bright yellow touches to the fins and tail, and you have a glamorous fish. And while gem tangs may not tip the scale on aggression, they exhibit the same territoriality and intolerance for others of their species as other tangs.
How long does a GEM Tang live?
Tangs can live for up to thirty years if properly cared for. However, most tangs only reach 25, which is still very old for a fish. Most beginners struggle with proper tang fish care and this is often the cause of a young tang death.
Do gem tangs eat algae?
Diet / Foods : They will pick at the live rock in the tank all day long and they need a steady diet of marine origin seaweed (nori). Seaweed selects from Ocean Nutrition (brown, purple, green marine algae) are very good.
Where does the GEM Tang come from?
The Gem Tang can be found in the Western Indian Ocean off the coast of Mozambique, South Africa, Madagascar and near the islands of Reunion and Mauritius. This spectacular Tang comes from deeper waters and surge zones which make collecting this fish challenging.
What is the most expensive aquarium fish?
Asian arowana
The Asian arowana is the world’s most expensive aquarium fish. It is a tropical freshwater fish from Southeast Asia that grows three feet long in the wild. That’s roughly the size of a snowshoe. [Laughs.]
Can you keep a yellow tang with a purple tang?
Adding a yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) and adding the purple tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) into the aquarium at the same time would be your best bet especially if you have an aquarium under 150 gallons. They will become aggressive towards each other if you don’t introduce them at the same time.
Do tangs eat Chaeto?
Though wildly popular in the hobby on account of its excellent capacity for nutrient removal, Chaetomorpha is definitely not a favorite of tangs or herbivores in general.
What is the most expensive saltwater fish?
The most expensive saltwater fish are:
- Peppermint Angelfish $30,000.
- Masked Angelfish $15,000-$20,000.
- PeaceKeeper Maroon Clownfish $8900.
- Bladefin Basslet $8000+
- Australian Flathead Perch $7500-$8000.
- Golden Basslet $7000-$8000.
- Neptune Grouper $5000-$7000.
- Wrought Iron Butterfly $3000.