{"product_id":"half-black-mimic-tang","title":"Half Black Mimic Tang","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHalf Black Mimic Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eZebrasoma desjardinii × Zebrasoma velifer\u003c\/em\u003e (Hybrid)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive hybrid – usually produced in Southeast Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Fish Safe: ✅ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvert Safe: ✅ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoral Safe: ✅ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore – grazes on algae; accepts nori, spirulina, and marine herbivore pellets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate – requires stable water parameters and ample swimming space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive – may be territorial toward other tangs, especially similar-shaped species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive-Bred Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e ✅ Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Half Black Mimic Tang is a striking hybrid combining the black body of the Desjardinii Tang with the bright yellow of the Mimic Tang. It thrives in large, mature reef tanks with open swimming areas and plenty of rockwork for grazing. Hybrid vigour often makes them hardy, but aggression toward other tangs can occur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Like It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith bold contrasting colours and active grazing behaviour, the Half Black Mimic Tang is a showpiece herbivore. It brings both visual impact and functional algae control to the reef tank.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"The Happy Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478911643984,"sku":"502765601116214","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/9552\/0848\/files\/original_92430f91-0bba-459f-bf2a-a1f849dacf81.jpg?v=1766345252","url":"https:\/\/www.thehappyreef.com\/products\/half-black-mimic-tang","provider":"The Happy Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}