Yellow & Purple Tang Not Feeding

[abflug22]

Hi All,

Got 1 yellow tang & 1 purple tang from fellow reefer.

Been wif prev owner for more than 2 yrs.

Now trying to acclimatise in my tank (using those temp holding container,

each tang 1 side).

try to feed them formula 2 pellets but they seem to stress to eat.

pls advise how I should proceed.

greatly appreciated

[Alvin Tan]

Hi All,

Got 1 yellow tang & 1 purple tang from fellow reefer.

Been wif prev owner for more than 2 yrs.

Now trying to acclimatise in my tank (using those temp holding container,

each tang 1 side).

try to feed them formula 2 pellets but they seem to stress to eat.

pls advise how I should proceed.

greatly appreciated

let them stabilise in ur tank first...try again tmr..shld be able to eat pellets..unless the previous owner did not give pellets..in tis case then must wait awhile longer...

fishes will not eat immediately once they are introduce into your tank...

my 2 cents worth..

[Lester]

hmmm after stabilise.. try henry special food ... normally it do the trick ... IMO..

[zarkon]

Hi All,

Got 1 yellow tang & 1 purple tang from fellow reefer.

Been wif prev owner for more than 2 yrs.

Now trying to acclimatise in my tank (using those temp holding container,

each tang 1 side).

try to feed them formula 2 pellets but they seem to stress to eat.

pls advise how I should proceed.

greatly appreciated

Maybe they are not use to eat pellets.

Have tried other type of food?

[abflug22]

Hi All,

currently trying 'pangcai' (this is english lettuce which im using now , or issit the chinese pangcai )

anyway, will monitor for a 1-2 days. if not then have to try Henry special formula leow

as for pellets check wif prev owner.. its part of their diet....

appreciate all advice and methology.... will update status again...

[jem]

can try soaking pellets into garlic guard =)

henry food should work best!

[abflug22]

Attachment: Yellow & Purple Tangs...

Paisey dunno how to put the pic in the reply...

[abflug22]

haha.. turned out ok...

[cyclop]

Have you tried seaweeds? Tangs cannot resist them. Cut the seaweeds into smaal bite size, soak them with garlics juice and feed them a bit at a time. For a start just try a little first and observe.

[jem]

hmmm..just wondering..where did u get ur betta box/quarentine tank? looks pretty neat..and how much it cost please

[jem]

about the seaweed...its is sold in local NTUC markets

the seaweed name is "Nori" or "YakiNori"

Prepare the Nori by first boiling in water for around 5-10minutes to remove all msg and stuff...

Soak In Garlic Juice and then just pour into tank lor...

Tang will go crazy over it once they smell it

MY REGAL TANG LOVES THEM!

[abflug22]

Hi Cyclop & Jem,

thanks for the tips... will try out the seaweed if the 'pangcai' fails

is the seaweed the type tat we eat.. salty type damn shiok.. at one go can eat tens of it ....

Jem PM u on the box....

will update on the results....

[cyclop]

I use the cheapest type bought from the market or medical shops - 1 round pack for 70cents. All I did was to cut them up to suitable sizes so that the fish can just peck and swallow them. Soaked them in garlic juice and then feed them in small amounts. Now I mixed the seaweeds with other food, e.g. chopped fish meat, cyclopeez, daphnias, vitamin, etc.

[jem]

yups..its those type that we eat..or u might say for making sushi..but make sure its nori to be safe lahs..haha..thanks for the info bro!..will go there to buy it this weekend =)

[cyclop]

The type I am using is not Nori but those for making soup. Not so nice as nori. I don't have to boil them. I cut alot ready for use any time. So far, it's very safe because my 1in baby blue tangs are now 3ins.

[jem]

icic..cool..whats the name of the seaweed u buy frm the medical shop?..around how much?..lol..if its cheaper than nori then i guess ill go for it..

[cyclop]

Jem,

It's only 70 cents a round pack and can last a long time.

The SGR thread below will show you the picture.

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?...pic=35365&st=15

[abflug22]

Bros,

care to explain about the seaweed in PVC pipe method?

i cant realli see the whole pipe in the link... anyone got a pic sample?

[kokhui]

This is how I do for my feeding

[abflug22]

hi kokhui,

u tie the seaweed to the PVC using rubber bands rite?

the seaweed brand u use issit the same as wat the others mentioned?

then how long can the seaweed be left in the tank.. or u just let it

disintegrate off?

for the pictorial info

[Sotong]

u mean the tangs eat the veg... shown in the pics?

[itchyhand]

hmmm..just wondering..where did u get ur betta box/quarentine tank? looks pretty neat..and how much it cost please

U can buy them from Yishun aquastar. blk 931 i think. selling abt 4 bucks.