gawf4fun Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 In my quest to naturally combat a slight outbreak of Dictyota (sp?) algae, I decided to add a naso tang. I had also been searching for a final large fish to complement my purple tang and blue jaw trigger, so this helped me to rationalize my purchase. Here is the newest addition: (credit to Pat @ Saltwaterfantasies) I was pleased that he was welcomed into the tank by the master (purple tang) after just a day and a half, but it was a full week before I saw him take any food (after trying virtually any and every-thing). He/she now seems to take flake and nibble on some mysis, but even better, he seems to enjoy the frequent algae drive-by snack grab!!!(clap) Does anybody know how to sex these guys/gals? thanks, mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedCloud Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Good one That first pic is Bad to the Bone! Nice fish (clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 b e a u tiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danik Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I love tangs, let's see your purple tang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilmca Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 That's a good looking Naso and an even better looking Purple Tang. Every time I see a picture of a Purple Tang I wish I got one rather than the Desjardin's Sailfin that i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJenchild Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 That's a good looking Naso and an even better looking Purple Tang. Every time I see a picture of a Purple Tang I wish I got one rather than the Desjardin's Sailfin that i have. If I could find a way to get my scopas out of my tank without destroying my rock work, I'd already have a purple tang....they're so pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilmca Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 If I could find a way to get my scopas out of my tank without destroying my rock work' date=' I'd already have a purple tang....they're so pretty![/quote'] I get too attached to fish to get rid of them, that is unless they are eating corals. (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I have not had luck with my blond naso tangs. I have owned 2 of them in the last 4 months, and both have eventually died. I have a bunch of other tangs but the naso seems to be the most apt to come down with an illness. Lost my most recent one a couple days ago. I hope your naso stays healthy. I may just have bad luck, my next one wont be a blond naso, they get expensive, so I will get a regular naso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 If it starts to grow streamers off the end of its tail, it's a boy. No streamers= girl. But that will take some time. Its the only way I know to determine the sex of a Naso tang. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawf4fun Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 If it starts to grow streamers off the end of its tail' date=' it's a boy. No streamers= girl. But that will take some time. Its the only way I know to determine the sex of a Naso tang.[/quote'] That's very interesting. I feel like an expectant father now. I hope it's a boy! Baseball, bugs, streamers, etc. Thanks for the info. And for those fans of purple tangs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawf4fun Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Oh, by the way, I've grown so fond of this Naso (Lipstick Tang) in such a short period of time that I've called my sister, who sells Avon, and ordered some of the same color lipstick for my wife so she can match the little darling. I believe it's called "Mango Ice". I certainly hope she likes it! (wife) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 That's very interesting. I feel like an expectant father now. I hope it's a boy! Baseball, bugs, streamers, etc. Thanks for the info. And for those fans of purple tangs... I really don't recommend baseball with your new fish, they are horrible at catching, bugs and streamers are ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawf4fun Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 I assumed baseball would be good for this guy as he does wear the "Yankee Pinstripes" pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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