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[edit] Yellow Mimic Tang Scientific Name Acanthurus pyroferus Max. Size: 10 inches Tank Size: min 60 gallons Aggression: aggressive to other tangs Hardiness: hardy Reef-Safe: yes Available as captive-bred: no

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Physical Description

an aesthetic yellow, imitating the lemonpeel angel, when young, most fish are offered in shops as juveniles. they turn a rather drab brown when mature.

Distribution

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Behavior

This fish is described as a "rare loner" and is usually found in deep lagoons and outer reefs. In the aquarium they can be kept together as juveniles but will usually become intolerant of each other as they get older.

Feeding

as with most tangs, the mimic will accept a variety of foods, and must have vegetation in their diet .

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Additional Notes

this fish is commonly available and in rather inexpensive, and due to it's hatdiness, is apt for the beginning marine aquarist.