{"product_id":"mimic-tang-red-stripe-med","title":"Mimic Tang - Red Stripe MED","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gphg31\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eMimic Tang – Red Stripe (Acanthurus pyroferus \/ Mimic Surgeonfish – Red Sea \/ Indo variant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eA fascinating and adaptable marine species, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eRed Stripe Mimic Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for its ability to mimic juvenile angelfish patterns in the wild. With its streamlined body and subtle reddish striping, it develops into a beautiful and understated adult surgeonfish that adds movement and utility to large marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eSemi-aggressive. Best kept with other robust species such as wrasses, clownfish, angelfish, and other tangs in suitably large aquariums. Can become territorial toward similar surgeonfish, especially in smaller systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eReef-safe. Completely safe with corals and invertebrates and highly beneficial for algae control in reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eHerbivore – feeds primarily on marine algae and detritus. Provide algae sheets, spirulina-based flakes or pellets, and vegetable-based frozen foods. Feed 2–3 times daily for best condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11v57y5\" data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gvnmfh\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xmjw3g\" data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j3sd70\" data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 450L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eModerate – hardy once established but requires a mature aquarium with stable water quality, strong oxygenation, and ample swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1501\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eBest introduced into an established system with plenty of live rock for grazing. Provide a varied algae-rich diet to maintain health and reduce territorial behaviour with other tangs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57150458626423,"sku":"TS03614","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/download_bbd85d26-f171-4555-aa31-18742053e1f5.jpg?v=1780672968","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/mimic-tang-red-stripe-med","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}