Purple Tang needs a Tan

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  1. christopherlp

    christopherlp Astrea Snail

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    I was able to pick up a purple tang for 20 bucks and since they go for about 130 bucks could not go wrong. But I know right away he was going to be work his color is pail. Would like to know what I can feed him to bring color back. As of now he is getting flakes, spirulina, spirulina brine shrimp and blood worms.
     
    christopherlp, Aug 2, 2009
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  2. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Maybe throw in there some live foods as well. Otherwise, if he is eating well, he will come around.
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    All Tangs need Seaweed stripes, it helps with they're color.


    Luna
     
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  4. dirtydavenkc

    dirtydavenkc Purple Spiny Lobster

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    yeah i would keep nori in the tank
     
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  5. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    plus add HUFA and vitamins
     
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  6. christopherlp

    christopherlp Astrea Snail

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    Sorry but what is HUFA and what does it do?
     
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  7. Fujin

    Fujin Feather Duster

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    +1 On the Nori and Vitamins. Possibly nori soaked in garlic? Couldn't hurt.
     
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  8. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    HUFA...High Unsatured Fatty Acids...find it in selcon, selco and other things
     
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