Description
Aquarium Requirements:
- Tank Size: 125+ gallons (475+ liters) for a single specimen; larger for groups.
- 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).
Size & Lifespan:
- Adult Size: Up to 10 inches (25 cm).
- Lifespan: 7–10 years with proper care.
Behavior & Tank Mates:
- One of the most peaceful tangs, making it ideal for community tanks.
- Can be kept alone or in groups (requires a large tank for multiple specimens).
- Compatible with:
- Other tangs (less aggressive species like the Yellow Tang or Kole Tang).
- Clownfish, wrasses, gobies, and angelfish.
- Reef-safe—does not harm corals, making it great for reef aquariums.
Diet & Feeding:
- Herbivorous, requiring a plant-rich diet.
- 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 most tangs, making it a good option for mixed-species tanks.
- Active swimmer—requires plenty of open space.
- Prone to marine ich, so quarantine before introducing to the display tank.
- Best kept in well-established tanks with plenty of live rock for grazing.
