Sailfin tang juvenile to adult

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  1. swizzle555

    swizzle555 Astrea Snail

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    I was just wondering what size to angelfish or sailfin tangs change from juvenile to adult.
     
    swizzle555, Apr 6, 2012
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  2. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    not sure quite w2hat you mean, sailfins get large, around 18 inches when full grown i believe.
     
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  3. swizzle555

    swizzle555 Astrea Snail

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    There color
     
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  4. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Are you asking at what size they change color from juvenile color to adult color?
     
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  5. swizzle555

    swizzle555 Astrea Snail

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    Yes that is what i mean
     
    swizzle555, Apr 10, 2012
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  6. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    well it really depends on the fish, some do it earlier or later than others. its uni
     
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  7. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    depends on the angelfish.
     
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  8. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    not sure on size but i had my Desjardini tang for at least 10 months before it began showing any signs of changing to its adult colors.
     
    SAY, Apr 11, 2012
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