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  1. dh1758

    dh1758 Astrea Snail

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    Just replaced my Diamond Goby with a beautiful juvenile Sailfin Tang. Great personality and loves to eat the algae out of everywhere.
     

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  2. jcdillin

    jcdillin Spaghetti Worm

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    wow, really pretty. Very nice!
     
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  3. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    They are beautiful fish and one of the less aggressive of the Zebrasomas species of Tangs. They do grow rather large however and will need to be placed in a tank of 100gallons or larger in due time. It will attain 15 inches or larger in captivity, so be aware.
    Nice pick up however! Good luck
     
    coral reefer, Mar 18, 2008
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  4. gazog

    gazog Kole Tang

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    Really nice fish, Always one of my favorites.
    But fair warning, be prepared to hear about
    having it in a 55 gallon tank because they
    tend to get really large.

    Edit: See CR beat me!
     
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Great looking fish!!! Good luck with him, keep us posted. Luna
     
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  6. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Very nice. Looks like the fish is fat and healthy which is a good sign! Sailfin's are one of my most favorite tangs and like you said, they have alot of personality.

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  7. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Beautiful fish, congrats on the new addition!
     
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  8. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Beautiful fish. Great addition.


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    As far as tangs go, they do grow fairly slowly. So you should be able to enjoy it for a good while. Just be prepared to move him out to a larger home when it starts to look stressed out (skinny, ick, won't eat, hides all the time).


    Good luck!
     
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  9. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Congrats!!!! Awesome fish!!!!!!!!!
     
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  10. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    I always wanted one, but knowing that my fifty five is gonna be with me for a while i had to resist purchase! nice pick up!
     
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