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Old 07-12-2007, 05:48 AM
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Correct me if i am wrong but don't Naso Tangs get their coloring when the mature? All the immature naso's i have seen are mostly a dull grey and only start to get the classic "make-up" on the forehead and lips etc when they mature.... and don't forget the streamers from their tail too....

Let me know if i am off base..... but wouldn't it be hard to give up a naso once it started to come into it's color and trade it for a immature individual....
I agree, I 've had a naso since it was a very small juvi (4+years now) As a juvi they are very dull, basically grey. Didn't really "look" like a naso for a couple of years.
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Old 07-12-2007, 05:50 AM
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till what size do you think I can keep him how many inches>
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Old 07-12-2007, 06:15 AM
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Fish become pets. Or so I would hope is common..I myself don't think you should view them as trade-ins as they grow.
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Old 07-12-2007, 06:20 AM
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Ya thats true I realy LUV fish right now all i have is 2 clown and 3 chromis but i have cichlids and ya for me running two tanks is a huge job i cant get rid of them so ill see for how long i can hold onto my naso tang.
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- Fake percula clown
- Diadem dottyback
adding a 70w MH with 8 LED
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