I need to ask a question about a yellow tang!?

Question

Is a yellow tang a salt water fish or a fresh water fish cause i ordered one and i have a fresh water tank! I need your help!!!

Answer 1

You are not the first to have this error on their hands. I would suggest, since they are not the easiest of marine to care for, find someone or a pet store you can return the tang to. If you opt to maintain the tang, you will need to email me for a lengthy discussion in the care of tangs. Basically, you will need a tank of good size, 29X to 55 are nice for marine, dolomite or crushed coral for the gravel, marine salt** MARINE SALT** not aquarium salt or table salt or rock salt of course, you will need a hydrometer for measurement of salt levels known as salinity, a nice power filter for the size of the tank, I would suggest NITREX additive since you have not accliate or have an aged aquarium, throw in some damsels as well for acclimation. Keep in mind, the Yellow,Brown, Naso,and Blue tangs are territorial. If you need specifics feel free to email me. This has happened to many people so don't feel to ashamed.

Answer 2

Salt water and here is some more information you may find iteresting.

Physical description:
Varing in size from 1/4" to 8", bright yellow fins and body are the trademarks of the yellow tang. Small, tightly packed scales on the body give the fish a velvetly appearance. The sharp spines near the tail are used for defense and as an anchor in the rocks when sleeping.


General information:
The yellow tang is a grazing fish with a diet of almost anything that is green (ie. alge, grass, lettuce...). It is not unheard of for the fish to eat meat. Even though this fish is generaly an herbivore the tang has been known to eat shrimp and other smaller animals. This varying diet may even include excrements from other fish. This small fish is very territorial; especially in the presence of another tang fish. The yellow tang is also in the sergeant fish family.

The tang fish does not require a lot of space in which to live. But please take in mind when using the tang in an aquarium that it needs a constant flow of water. Not much but some, it helps the fish stay in shape and keeps the fish in good health.


Special anatomical, physiological or behavioral adaptations:
The short snout has evolved for the specialized task of grazing on algae which grows on rocks. The mouth and surrounding skin has toughened to withstand the impact with the rough reef surface. Like other fish in the sergeant fish family they have a number of small spines protruding near their tail. The spines near their tail is how they got their name, also commonly called the scalpel fish. As mentioned above the spines on the tail serve dual purposes as a means of defence and as an anchor while sleeping


Comments about the yellow tang of the Fort Worth Zoo.
This has become a very popular fish in aquariums as of late. There is only one other tang that is more popular, the purple tang. They are eazy fish to take care of and will add plenty of color to any enviroment. But anyone who wants to add the tang to their aquarium should be forewarned that the tang is prone to ich. An external parasite that can eventualy kill the fish. Almost every tang contracts this parasite at one time or another.

Personal Observations:
This seems to be a calm fish in regards to others in my observations, except to other tangs. They also are extremely quick and dart from place to place, never hovering in one place too long; at least the males always seem to keep moving. Their striking color makes them a fun and interesting fish to watch. It has also been said that people who own aquariums with colorful fish lead less stressful lives.

Answer 3

Shouldn't you have researched the fish before you bought it? Usually when you buy fish they tell you the type of environment the fish should live in and basic care tips. Looks like you will be changing your tank to a salt water aquarium.

Answer 4

I don't know how long ago you ordered it, but try contacting the place you ordered it from and see if they haven't shipped it yet, to ask them to please cancel the order because you didn't realize that this was a salt water fish and you don't have a salt water aquarium. Otherwise, you are going to need to contact local fish stores to see if any of them would buy it from you, heck even take for free if it comes to that.

Answer 5

SaltWater Fish buddy.

Answer 6

Salt water

MM

Answer 7

dUDE YOU BETTER PUT SOME SALT AND CORAL IN YOUR TANK i woild suggest synthetic salt and live rock it is a cheap alternitve to coral

Answer 8

oh my god! cancel the order if its not to late they are saltwater