Mimic tangs are hardy species, rarely developing marine ich – despite their wild collection. You don’t need to offer much more than live rock hiding places and open swimming space for your mimics.

2025年3月6日 · Mimic Tangs (Acanthurus pyroferus) are some of the most beautiful species you can add to your aquarium! These fish mimic the colors and patterns of the angelfish around …

2023年12月20日 · The Mimic Tang, also known as the White-faced Surgeonfish, is a medium-sized fish that can grow up to 10 inches long. Its body is oval-shaped, with a vibrant yellow color and black and white stripes running horizontally across its sides.

2024年6月6日 · Dive into the world of the colorful Mimic Tang fish with this guide! Learn about the different species variations and how to identify them in your tank.

The Mimic Lemon Peel Tang, also known as the Mimic Surgeon, or Chocolate Surgeonfish, has an oval, yellow body while a juvenile. It has blue highlights around the eyes and gill covers, mimicking the Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissimus).

The Mimic tang, or Acanthurus pyroferus, inadvertently mimics certain species of angelfish as a juvenile. While they change color as adults, they still maintain an appealing appearance that make it an attractive addition to a saltwater tank.

These tangs have many common names that used in the hobby. The Mimic Lemon Peel Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus) is also known as: Yellow Mimic Tang, Lemon Head Tang, Mimic Surgeon, Chocolate Tang, Chocolate Surgeonfish, Heraldi, Lemon Peel tang, Half-Back Minic Tang, and Harold’s Mimic Tang.

2017年5月13日 · I have a yellow mimic, I'm not sure what you asking. I think in their juvie state it would cause no issue. Yet they are both chocolate tangs as adults. To confuse matters worse, the tank dynamics would be complicated in captivity as how they would mature. I'm sure I haven't helped but just trying to open a dialog.

The Mimic Half Black Tang, also known as the Mimic Surgeonfish, make excellent additions to your reef community because they are peaceful, readily accept prepared foods, and won't outgrow their surroundings too quickly. The Mimic Half Black Tang closely resembles the Half Black Dwarf Angelfish to help avoid predation in the wild.