Black Tang Rostratum
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Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard
Here is some info and your right all crappy pics but gomhere for big pic
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Aquarium Fish
Zebrasoma rostratum, Longnose surgeonfish: aquarium
Black Longnose Tang - Zebrasoma rostratumAlso known as: Black Longnose Sailfin
Maximum Size: the Zebrasoma rostratum grows up to 10 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1½ to 2½ inches; the medium generally 2½ to 3½ inches; the large generally 3½ to 6 inches; the XL generally 6 to 8 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Black Longnose Tang prefers a tank of at least 100 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Zebrasoma rostratum is a herbivore and likes to eat marine algae, zucchini, brocoli, mysid shrimp, Spirulina, lettus, seaweed, sponges, and other meaty treats.
Level of Care: The Black Longnose Tang is a medium maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Black Longnose Tang may act aggressively toward other fish.
Compatibility: It doesn`t get along with other tangs. Better to acclimate last into larger groups.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
Range: Christmas Island.
General Notes: Filters pose a threat to the planktonic offspring. Zebrasoma rostratum (Gunther 1875), the Black Longnose Sailfin Tang. In many ways, just a darker, longer-snouted version of Zebrasoma scopas or flavescens (rostrum up to 30% of body length). Likewise a hardy, undemanding aquarium specimen.
Browse - Images - Morphbank :: Biological Imaging
info
Aquarium Fish
Zebrasoma rostratum, Longnose surgeonfish: aquarium
Black Longnose Tang - Zebrasoma rostratumAlso known as: Black Longnose Sailfin
Maximum Size: the Zebrasoma rostratum grows up to 10 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1½ to 2½ inches; the medium generally 2½ to 3½ inches; the large generally 3½ to 6 inches; the XL generally 6 to 8 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Black Longnose Tang prefers a tank of at least 100 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Zebrasoma rostratum is a herbivore and likes to eat marine algae, zucchini, brocoli, mysid shrimp, Spirulina, lettus, seaweed, sponges, and other meaty treats.
Level of Care: The Black Longnose Tang is a medium maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Black Longnose Tang may act aggressively toward other fish.
Compatibility: It doesn`t get along with other tangs. Better to acclimate last into larger groups.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
Range: Christmas Island.
General Notes: Filters pose a threat to the planktonic offspring. Zebrasoma rostratum (Gunther 1875), the Black Longnose Sailfin Tang. In many ways, just a darker, longer-snouted version of Zebrasoma scopas or flavescens (rostrum up to 30% of body length). Likewise a hardy, undemanding aquarium specimen.
myerst22
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Thanks for the info. I was looking for people with personal experience. Well mine should be here in a couple of hours. My friend in Hawaii caught one for me and it should be here soon. I am concerned about the delievery b/c the weather ids really bad in NY right now. Wish me luck! Tim
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Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard
Don't mean to be an "ash" there myerst22 but that is one ugly fish IMHO. What the heck is that other fish, now he is cool. I dont' have that fish image in my head 
And somebody don't be a smart Ash
Frank Lloyd Wright
One of my heroes and he is cool, espeically his "Falling Water House" in Bear Run Penn.. So you must be a cool guy also
And somebody don't be a smart Ash Frank Lloyd Wright
One of my heroes and he is cool, espeically his "Falling Water House" in Bear Run Penn.. So you must be a cool guy also
Nervoustime
Active Member
No problem Boomer
myerst22
Member
Well thanks for the compliments. I especially love the ugly comment. You sound like my girlfriend:laughroll Most people don't understand the love that we people have for fish and other marine life. I must admit I'm guilty of loving a fish because it's rare. On the other hand I think the all black tang is really elegant looking and its rare, guilty as charged.
I don't know who Kevin is from D + S. These fish are expensive but I always try to find them well below reatil cost. Regards, Tim
I don't know who Kevin is from D + S. These fish are expensive but I always try to find them well below reatil cost. Regards, Tim
The greenish hue on near the dorsal fin is usually a
sign of stress. Mine was like that for a week (it had
a little run in with my resident Power Blue which has
since been removed) before the colours came back.
I am happy to report that it's now completely jet black. :bouncer:
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nubefishman123
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that is one beautiful fish!!