Representing only the second surgeonfish/tang of the genus Acanthurus to ever be bred in captivity (the first was Acanthurus mata) and the first to see proposed commercial distribution, the news that captive-bred Convict Tangs (Acanthurus triostegus) could soon be headed to market is nothing short of exciting. Continued success in the genus could open up the doors to other, related species; would any reader here be interested in captive-bred Achilles Tangs (Acanthurus achilles) or Zebra Tangs (Acanthurus polyzona)? There is no word yet on pricing or when the first release will happen; here’s the story from The Biota Group.
The Biota Hawaii team James, Andrew, Bri, Erin, Zip, Makaela, and our partners at Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific University are proud to announce a project four years in the making – 100% captive-bred Convict Tang. This species when wild-caught has a poor track record in captivity since they don’t feed well on prepared foods in aquariums. By the time wild specimens reach their final homes, they’re usually already too emaciated to recover even if they begin eating again. Captive breeding solves these problems because our fish are accustomed to life in aquariums and are raised on prepared foods like @EasyReefs DKI pellets, Masstick, nori seaweed sheets, and frozen Spirulina brine shrimp.
These visually stunning fish, characterized by their white bodies with contrasting black stripes, are excellent algae-eaters, making them ideal for aquariums and coral systems. In addition to their beauty, Convict Tangs are known for their vibrant personality and intelligence.
Pricing to be determined, sign up for the email in stock alert on the product page via the Notify Me button for a chance to be one of the first to purchase this exciting new captive-bred species. This first batch will be reserved for Biota customers who will keep us updated with photos and videos as their fish grows. If you’re interested, please let us know.
https://shop.thebiotagroup.com/products/convict-tang
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