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About Mimic Half Black Tang
The Mimic Half Black Tang has a distinctive dark brown to black anterior half and pale to white posterior half, creating a sharp demarcation across the mid-body. The species has the characteristic compressed, oval body shape of the genus Acanthurus with a venomous spine at the base of the tail.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Diet
- herbivore
- Max Size
- 9
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 120-gallon tank for adults; 6ft+ recommended • Stable temp 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Strong water circulation (10-15x turnover) to reduce aggression • Herbivore diet: nori, spirulina, quality pellets; occasional meaty foods • Highly aggressive with other tangs; monitor behavior closely
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Philippines and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Appearance
- The Mimic Half Black Tang has a distinctive dark brown to black anterior half and pale to white posterior half, creating a sharp demarcation across the mid-body. The species has the characteristic compressed, oval body shape of the genus Acanthurus with a venomous spine at the base of the tail.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 120 gallons
- Family
- Acanthuridae
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