Hippo Tang – That Fish Place Saltwater Fish Species Profile
by Aquaboy on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 | 23 Comments
A look at the Hippo Tang: a colorful saltwater fish commonly kept in home aquariums. Video captures the Hippo Tang, or Regal Tang, in an aquarium environment and details the basics on captive conditions, care and diet for any aquarist looking to add one to their tank. A great informational video for anyone new to saltwater or reef aquarium keeping brought to you by the marine biologists at That Fish Place/That Pet Place.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
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I heard that the demand for this fish is somehow higher than 10 years ago.
I see an orca when I look at this fish
Hi Dory!! ^^
Your right people watch the film and think they can keep them but it takes ALOT of money and ALOT of work to keep up with a saltwater tank! We have grass carp in our pond thats 6′ long they are huge!
I agree. I used to work in the aquatic industry, and the ignorance I faced on a weekly basis was incredible. If it were my shop, I would have lost customers rather than have them treat fish badly. It’s as bad as someone wanting to put carp in a 100 gallon pond. They may look small and cute now, but they grow up to 3 feet long. Common sense is lost on some people. Although I love the film Finding Nemo, it has a lot to answer for!
what the hell is wrong with people??? If you think this fish will live in a 1.5 gallon tank or in freshwater at that then you dont need fish at ALL! no wonder people kill their pets!
Dory
2.5 gallon with 2 goldish? you msut be a f****** idiot, goldfish are very messy fsh and grow realy large, 10 gallon per goldfish, do your research before geting a tank.
what the you carnt put a saltwater fish in a freshwater tank stik to your goldfish
as long as you get a baby one your fine
DORY!
That tang looks unhealthy. Pinched in the stomach like it is not getting enough food. Looks like it is in the ocean though not a tank. Weird.
help! I’m thinking of getting an azoo palm filter! I’m thinking of putting one in an 1.5 gallon tank with my male betta. or one in an 2.5 gallon tank with 2 goldfish. or, should i put one in both! Please reply back or comment on my channel!
DORI!
we got ours for free! our maintainer couldnt find 1 and he had this 1, but it had just got over ich and had scratches on his face, so he said he would give us this 1 is he couldnt find 1, and he didnt, its been doin great and weve had him for about 3 weeks and is about 3 inches long
its dory!
Hippo/regal tangs are one of our favorite fish! I have raised a baby regal tang from That Fish Place from one half an inch to the size of 7 inches. Unlike other fish,this fish would not hand feed with any ogher human other than myself until tank age of 2 1/2(tank age). Regal tangs are very intelligent, unlike their cartoon betrayal. It is significant that this fish can recognize individuals, and refuse food from strangers unless a trusted friend is within sight.
These species profiles are great! That tang looks a bit skinny and lethargic though
OurFishiesDotCom if you want one keep one as a juvenile and get rid of it when it gets to big
I want one, but my tank is only 50 gallons.
or ‘regal tang’
as everyone else calls them?!
Thanks,I just bought one!
Glad to see you on YouTube!!!!