Tangs eating zoas

[no1bubba]

Just purchased 15 new ZOAS and my tangs are eating them. I've moved them three times (who thought that would work). Any ideas ? :doh:

 

[lsu_fishfan]

Are you sure they are eating the zoas? Or are they picking at algae on the plug?

 

[myreefclub0070]

lsu_fishfan;1073946 wrote: are you sure they are eating the zoas? Or are they picking at algae on the plug?

+1, this would be my guess too, i've never had a tang peck at anything other than algae before.

 

[no1bubba]

Wonderful thanks way too much

 

[genesis]

I witnessed at my LFS tangs eating zoas. I believe it was a secondary option as maybe they weren't fed enough

 

[Trizzino]

My old PB tang nipped at my brain till its death. And trust me it was well fed.

 

[dylpik27]

Large regal tangs will eat zoas too

 

[jennm]

I'd say they're nipping at algae and the Zoas are in the way and unintended victims.

I'd agree with the notion that they may be hungry too. Up the feedings for them but watch the water quality.

Jenn

 

[sea atlanta]

Corals release a slime which is rich in proteins and lipids. It is irresistible to fish.

 

[spike]

I had a Vlamingi that not only ate zoas but loved Xenia. I thought I could make a killing renting him out.

 

[sewer urchin]

Corals release a slime which is rich in proteins and lipids. It is irresistible to fish.

Ummmm.... coral slime.