Blue Spine Unicorn tang - Page 2

McPuff · 01/04/2018, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by locito277

Yessir he’s my baby if he’s a he. His horn has grown since he’s been in my rank as well. They really don’t mess with anyone in my tank

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That makes me even more tempted to get one. :0) Does it grow as fast as the vlamingi? I assume yes.

locito277 · 01/05/2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by McPuff

That makes me even more tempted to get one. :0) Does it grow as fast as the vlamingi? I assume yes.

Maybe not as quick but he keeps up for sure!

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ca1ore · 01/05/2018, 06:57 PM

There was another blue spine on DD today. A juvenile just like the one I got.

ca1ore · 01/05/2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by locito277

Yessir he’s my baby if he’s a he. His horn has grown since he’s been in my rank as well. They really don’t mess with anyone in my tank.

But does it get messed with by other tangs? Should I expect one 5" to get hazed by established tangs? I'd assume so.

Dmorty217 · 01/05/2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

But does it get messed with by other tangs? Should I expect one 5" to get hazed by established tangs? I'd assume so.

My 2.5" PBT harassed my unicorn for about 12 hrs. It is much bigger so no real harm from swatting. I would add at night and keep the lights off for 24 hrs. That's what I did and it all got worked out.

locito277 · 01/05/2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

But does it get messed with by other tangs? Should I expect one 5" to get hazed by established tangs? I'd assume so.

My vlamingi kind of danced with him for a few weeks. No hits on each other. My insane desjardini ignored him and he’s the killer of the aquarium. He did have a nasty slash not too long ago but not sure how it happened or if it was another tang. I feed a lot so I’m sure that helps.

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content12001 · 01/19/2018, 03:59 AM

I have had this guy for about 9.5 years.
He is the center of attention.

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content12001 · 01/19/2018, 04:07 AM

This is my sad attempt at measuring him I used a 12 inch ruler and video then screenshot lol.

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nereefpat · 01/19/2018, 10:50 AM

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

ca1ore · 02/01/2018, 12:01 PM

Here's mine ..... not sure it's a blue spine ..... cool regardless .....

Dmorty217 · 02/01/2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

Here's mine ..... not sure it's a blue spine ..... cool regardless .....

Looks exactly like the one I got from them, not a blue spine either

marinelife · 02/01/2018, 06:06 PM

How big do they truly get? My daughter would love one but my tank is only a 375 Gallon tank.

Love the pictures!

Dmorty217 · 02/01/2018, 06:54 PM

They claim 24" not sure mine will get that large. It has grown about 1" in the 2 month I have had it though

Haffs09 · 02/01/2018, 07:11 PM

There's a 1700gal at a museum by me and they have one that's a solid 24in in there. I never thought of taking a pic when I was there. Maybe next time...

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m0nkie · 02/01/2018, 10:27 PM

very nice looking Tang! I'd love to add one someday too.

anbosu · 02/02/2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by marinelife

How big do they truly get? My daughter would love one but my tank is only a 375 Gallon tank.

Love the pictures!

I've seen some monsters in public aquariums and in some of the tanks in Vegas. Not 24" but easily 16"-18". Personally I wouldn't want a fish that big in my 8' tank, but I like a lot of smaller fish in an aquarium for the most part. I think it looks more like a real reef.

ca1ore · 02/13/2018, 01:51 AM

Saw there was another juvie blue spine on DD today .....it lasted all of 3 minutes. Seems there's some demand fir these after all. Bet we see more of them.

ca1ore · 02/26/2018, 01:43 PM

Into the display ......

LauraGreenImp · 02/26/2018, 03:11 PM

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Into the display ......

That is a fantastically beautiful tank, and the tang looks super healthy. I aspire for my setup to resemble yours; it just has to fit into 150g.

01/05/2018, 06:57 PM	#28
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	There was another blue spine on DD today. A juvenile just like the one I got. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

01/19/2018, 03:59 AM	#32
content12001 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Centerpoint, IN Posts: 88	I have had this guy for about 9.5 years. He is the center of attention. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Les My avatar is my 3 yo watching the fish with all his little alien guys lined up in front of the tank! Current Tank Info: 800 gallon in wall FOWLR, 150 gallon tall reef, and 220gal sump in "fish room"

01/19/2018, 04:07 AM	#33
content12001 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Centerpoint, IN Posts: 88	This is my sad attempt at measuring him I used a 12 inch ruler and video then screenshot lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Les My avatar is my 3 yo watching the fish with all his little alien guys lined up in front of the tank! Current Tank Info: 800 gallon in wall FOWLR, 150 gallon tall reef, and 220gal sump in "fish room"

01/19/2018, 10:50 AM	#34
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Awesome. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

02/01/2018, 06:06 PM	#37
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	How big do they truly get? My daughter would love one but my tank is only a 375 Gallon tank. Love the pictures! __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

02/01/2018, 06:54 PM	#38
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	They claim 24" not sure mine will get that large. It has grown about 1" in the 2 month I have had it though __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

02/01/2018, 07:11 PM	#39
Haffs09 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 924	There's a 1700gal at a museum by me and they have one that's a solid 24in in there. I never thought of taking a pic when I was there. Maybe next time... Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk __________________ Current tank info: 94"x30"x30" Miracles in the works!

02/01/2018, 10:27 PM	#40
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	very nice looking Tang! I'd love to add one someday too. __________________ 560gal in the making

02/13/2018, 01:51 AM	#42
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Saw there was another juvie blue spine on DD today .....it lasted all of 3 minutes. Seems there's some demand fir these after all. Bet we see more of them. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs