Can’t a lot of these answers be found on google? I think a lot of people post to start a conversation about something they’re currently passionate about.
Understand that they are herbivores and act like them: they may be drawn to new nori clips in the tank, but I haven't found them to be more personable than most other species of aquarium fish, and they are certainly not like the dogs of the reefing world, angelfish and the predators, which will often eat out of your hand (or from tongs). Both of my yellow tangs are also quite shy, and will spend lots of time in the aquascape in their respective tanks. They're very pretty fish, though, and visitors seem to love them.
I have a Biota yellow tang bought straight from Biota. It came disease free, pale and small. In 2 months it has doubled in size, gotten very yellow and eats like a pig. To avoid any chance of HLLE I soak anything I feed it in RedSea AB+ coral food and Selcon. Very pleased I got it.If you want a yellow tang then the only source is captive bred or from an existing hobbyist. I'm a fan of Biota so would recommend them and buy direct. Understand up front that they will come in on the small side. Biota does sometimes offer larger yellows for an additional charge. Up to you which one you prefer but having bought several fish from them over the years I can say the smaller size hasn't impacted me at all. If they are too small I simply place them in my refugium for a month and then into the display. Works amazingly well.
You can search on Biota yellow tang and get hobbyists comments but the general theme I've read around the internet is:
1. size, small
2. color is somewhat pale
3. grow quickly and color is perfectly fine - it is a grow, maturing thing
Captive bred fish is the right choice and the only way we can legally obtain yellow tangs today. Biota has been working on their production of them for a while now and aggressively provided high quality fish once the ban went into effect. While I do not personally own a Biota Yellow (I own a scopas at the moment and not sure he/she would welcome another Zebramosa Tang) I do own Gold lined rabbit, sapphire, forktale blenny, radial filefish, matted filefish, and a starry goby in my 210 display. I have 4 of the pink square anthias due in next week along with a goby which i forget which one darn it. My point is that I've had 100% success rate when buying direct.
Ok, so you know I own Biota fish, a tee shirt, and obviously a fan of the company and role they play. Now the fun part. Be prepared for the size and lack of color at the start. Have some food ready preferably what Biota is feeding if you can get it. Also nori. Not sure the size of your display or other fish but if you have other tangs that are larger or Zebramosa's then this may not be the right choice unless you have an isolated tank/display to let it grow and decoys / mirrors so not to draw attention. If it is the only tang then you are set. Larger tangs vs captive bred new isn't going to work in my opinion.
Not sure if this helps but Biota's yellow info below. Also email them and they will get back to you about your questions.
They come smaller in size initially but have the same tang requirements and attitudes
thank you so much for all the time you have put in to help me! when you order from biota how quick does it come? and if I only have small fish like clowns, firefish etc do you think I could add him/her straight away?If you want a yellow tang then the only source is captive bred or from an existing hobbyist. I'm a fan of Biota so would recommend them and buy direct. Understand up front that they will come in on the small side. Biota does sometimes offer larger yellows for an additional charge. Up to you which one you prefer but having bought several fish from them over the years I can say the smaller size hasn't impacted me at all. If they are too small I simply place them in my refugium for a month and then into the display. Works amazingly well.
You can search on Biota yellow tang and get hobbyists comments but the general theme I've read around the internet is:
1. size, small
2. color is somewhat pale
3. grow quickly and color is perfectly fine - it is a grow, maturing thing
Captive bred fish is the right choice and the only way we can legally obtain yellow tangs today. Biota has been working on their production of them for a while now and aggressively provided high quality fish once the ban went into effect. While I do not personally own a Biota Yellow (I own a scopas at the moment and not sure he/she would welcome another Zebramosa Tang) I do own Gold lined rabbit, sapphire, forktale blenny, radial filefish, matted filefish, and a starry goby in my 210 display. I have 4 of the pink square anthias due in next week along with a goby which i forget which one darn it. My point is that I've had 100% success rate when buying direct.
Ok, so you know I own Biota fish, a tee shirt, and obviously a fan of the company and role they play. Now the fun part. Be prepared for the size and lack of color at the start. Have some food ready preferably what Biota is feeding if you can get it. Also nori. Not sure the size of your display or other fish but if you have other tangs that are larger or Zebramosa's then this may not be the right choice unless you have an isolated tank/display to let it grow and decoys / mirrors so not to draw attention. If it is the only tang then you are set. Larger tangs vs captive bred new isn't going to work in my opinion.
Not sure if this helps but Biota's yellow info below. Also email them and they will get back to you about your questions.
that's great! do you get any choice on biota when you order like do they show you a pic of what your getting?
Amazing tank! And lovely tang thanks for the info!@sascoaquatics
I had to go back a bit to find the post with the picture of my Biota YT.
Here is the photo I took last year...
As you can see plain, the tank was young and so was the YT.
Here is a video of that tank along with the YT right before I tore down that tank.
