Pacific Mimic Surgeon Fish
Category: Salt Water
Facts about the Pacific Mimic Surgeon fish it tries to mimic other types of Angelfish in style and looks. However, as the Pacific Mimic Surgeon grows, it is bigger than the Angelfish it tries to mimic. It is important to note that the Pacific Mimic Surgeon goes by different names such as Orange-gilled Surgeonfish, Yellow Mimic Surgeonfish, Yellow Mimic Tang, Pacific Mimic Tang, and a wide range of names. It is interesting to point out that the Pacific Mimic Surgeon can be found in coastal areas that have corals and clear sand.
The Pacific Mimic Surgeon can grow up to 25 centimeters when it has reached full maturity. The Pacific Mimic Surgeon which is also known as the Chocolate Surgeonfish, have a yellowish body which is meshed with chocolate and yellow colors. Due to its unique habitat in seaward reefs and lagoons, the Pacific Mimic Surgeon is easy to understand how to manage it when you have it in your aquarium. The Pacific Mimic Surgeon can feed on zooplankton and algae. This makes it omnivorous and able to survive on some misty shrimps and other meaty substance. Essentially, the Pacific Mimic Surgeon must be protected from an environment that does not align to its natural habitat.
The Pacific Mimic Surgeon has a solid blade-like tail which is able to protrude out when it is bent. It has been likened to the scalpel that Surgeon’s use. These sharp spikes in its tail are used for defense. The Pacific Mimic Surgeon must be fed moderately when kept in an aquarium. The Pacific Mimic Surgeon has a very rugged and robust ability to adapt to any environment. It has the features of most fish that fall within its family. The Pacific Mimic Surgeon can be prone to disease but these can be managed when it is properly quarantined and treated. It is important to note there are few fish which are able to exhibit the features found in other fish such as the Pacific Mimic Surgeon.
It is important to state that the shallow slopes around which the Pacific Mimic Surgeon fish is found also define its behavior. Most of the steep environment in which the Pacific Mimic Surgeon breed has been observed to be 15 to 130 feet in depth (that is about 5 to 40 Meters). This makes it easy to breed the Pacific Mimic Surgeon in an aquarium that is less than 100 gallons of water in capacity. The only factor that must be carefully considered is to ensure that it is not swamped with other fish in its family. It is ideal to have one Pacific Mimic Surgeon in your aquarium.
Generally, a lot of research has shown that the Pacific Mimic Surgeon can spawn in a yearly cycle. This ensures continuity and gives you the opportunity to create more space to breed more of its kind. It is not cost intensive to maintain to its unique lifestyle. Furthermore, the recent findings that have been made on the Pacific Mimic surgeon show that it is basically fit for the aquarium. Although, a few individuals try to use it for other commercial purposes; it remains a great addition to keep your environment full of excitement.