NJ local Seaweeds and Yellow tangs......

[The_Codfather]

Has anyone used local NJ shore seaweeds to feed their yellow tangs?...If so did they like it?

 

[shipwrecked]

I have a friend that harvested some from me,the tangs we have (Naso,powder blue,clown and purple) picked at it but didnt eat it.Too bad cause it could of saved a buck or two

 

[The_Codfather]

I have a friend that harvested some from me,the tangs we have (Naso,powder blue,clown and purple) picked at it but didnt eat it.Too bad cause it could of saved a buck or two

Save a buck or two was what i was thinking.. Do you remember what type of seaweed it was?.. The stuff I have seen looks like a kelp

 

[mikem]

I feed mine the red Garcia from the beach. All my Tangs love it.

 

[The_Codfather]

I feed mine the red Garcia from the beach. All my Tangs love it.

Really? That's good to know.. Have give that a try.. Thanks!

 

[shipwrecked]

The green seaweed kind was what they didnt like,I'll have to try the red

 

[The_Codfather]

I think I might take a trip to the beach today when the tide is coming in.. shame it's raining but it's going to be the only chance I'll get as time i get home from work in the week it's to dark...God I hate winter!!!

 

[Nickjr000]

Just make sure you rinse it good, Jersey Shore LOL

 

[MadReefer]

Is that the red branch like stuff I see on beach?

 

[The_Codfather]

Just make sure you rinse it good, Jersey Shore LOL

LOL.. I was thinking about that too.. I have hafe gl of RO water I can rinse it off in that

 

[The_Codfather]

Is that the red branch like stuff I see on beach?

I think so.. It's the only red ones i see there.. but im going to pick up some green too.. hey it's worth a try.. And if i get real lucky i might find a hypodermic syringe for dosing..J/K ;D

 

[mikem]

Mark. Yes. It looks like this.

http://www.saltcorner.com/sections/guest/algaepage/Red/redlettuce/Gtikvahiae.htm

 

[Baxreefs]

Mike

Where do you harvest it from? I am in Sea Bright quite often I m hoping it's close to home for you!

 

[MadReefer]

Mike,
Thanks. That is what I thought. I am Picking up a sailfin tang from Roger this week. Just hope it gets along with my yellow tang.

Mark

 

[mikem]

Bax.
Anywhere on the bay side of sandy hook. It usually only comes around from July to early September. In Sept, I fill my sump up to last me until the next year.

 

[Baxreefs]

Thanks mike!

 

[Paul B]

There is a type of local seaweed here that tangs love. I collect it at low tide and it is very common where there is a fresh water stream or river entering the sea.
It grows in small bunches attached to rocks and is a very bright green.
It grows about 8" high, looks something like clumps of thin flexable grass.
I have a picture of it somewhere but this time of the year I doubt you will find any. It is very common in the Long Island Sound.