Blue Zoo Aquatics' Tank Raised Tangs

Rick55555 · 07/26/2017, 08:06 PM

I have a question for those in the know.

Blue Zoo Aquatics is selling "[t]ank [r]aised" hippo tangs and yellow tangs. The caption provides that the fish "have been reared in captivity[.]"

Are these fish, to the best of your knowledge, tank raised such that they are born and bred in captivity as opposed to wild caught? I have taken the vendor at its word but after a quick (and admittedly cursory) internet search, it appears that raising hippo tangs in captivity was a relatively recent milestone, which has led me to question things.

Thanks,
Rick

WLachnit · 07/26/2017, 08:09 PM

My understanding is that they are not bred in captivity.

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flfireman1 · 07/26/2017, 08:37 PM

Raised in captivity is not the same as bred in captivity. Raised means they were acquired very early on and raised from then on.

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07/26/2017, 08:06 PM	#1
Rick55555 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 469	Blue Zoo Aquatics' Tank Raised Tangs I have a question for those in the know. Blue Zoo Aquatics is selling "[t]ank [r]aised" hippo tangs and yellow tangs. The caption provides that the fish "have been reared in captivity[.]" Are these fish, to the best of your knowledge, tank raised such that they are born and bred in captivity as opposed to wild caught? I have taken the vendor at its word but after a quick (and admittedly cursory) internet search, it appears that raising hippo tangs in captivity was a relatively recent milestone, which has led me to question things. Thanks, Rick

07/26/2017, 08:09 PM	#2
WLachnit Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,722	My understanding is that they are not bred in captivity. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ (1) 300g mixed reef (Starfire DT) + 100g Sump (2) 100g Softie tank (Starfire DT) My Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263472

07/26/2017, 08:37 PM	#3
flfireman1 Wrasse aficionado Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,530	Raised in captivity is not the same as bred in captivity. Raised means they were acquired very early on and raised from then on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk