Description
Aquarium Requirements:
- Tank Size: 100+ gallons (380+ liters) to allow for active swimming.
- Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Salinity: 1.020–1.025
- Water Flow: Moderate to strong (well-oxygenated water).
Size & Lifespan:
- Adult Size: Up to 8 inches (20 cm).
- Lifespan: 8–12 years with proper care.
Behavior & Tank Mates:
- Generally peaceful, but can be territorial toward other tangs if not introduced properly.
- Best kept alone or in a group (if the tank is large enough).
- Compatible with:
- Other peaceful to semi-aggressive fish like clownfish, wrasses, gobies, and angelfish.
- Can cohabitate with other tangs in very large tanks (150+ gallons) if introduced at the same time.
- Reef-safe—does not harm corals, making it a good choice for reef aquariums.
Diet & Feeding:
- Herbivorous—requires a diet rich in marine algae.
- Feed multiple times daily with:
- Dried or fresh seaweed (nori)
- Spirulina-based flakes and pellets
- Vegetable-based frozen foods
- Occasionally accepts mysis shrimp and brine shrimp, but plant matter should dominate.
Additional Care Tips:
- Less aggressive than many other tangs, making it a great choice for community saltwater tanks.
- Prone to marine ich and lateral line erosion—keep water quality high and provide a vitamin-enriched diet.
- Needs plenty of swimming space and hiding spots to feel secure.
- One of the best tangs for beginners, as it is hardier and less aggressive than species like the Powder Blue or Clown Tang.
