Description
Aquarium Requirements:
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Tank Size: 300+ gallons (1,135+ liters)
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Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
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pH: 8.1–8.4
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Salinity: 1.020–1.025
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Water Flow: Moderate to strong
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Size & Lifespan:
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Adult Size: Up to 24 inches (60 cm)
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Lifespan: 15–20 years with proper care
Behavior & Tank Mates:
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Peaceful and calm in temperament
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Suitable for large community tanks with peaceful or semi-aggressive species
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Compatible with:
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Clownfish, wrasses, angelfish, gobies, butterflyfish
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Other tangs with care and sufficient space
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Reef-safe – does not harm corals
Diet & Feeding:
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Primarily herbivorous, but benefits from a varied diet
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Feed 2–3 times daily:
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Nori (seaweed sheets) on a veggie clip
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Spirulina-based pellets or flakes
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Frozen herbivore blends
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Accepts occasional meaty foods like mysis shrimp
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Additional Care Notes:
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Needs ample swimming space and live rock for grazing
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Rare in the hobby, and best suited for advanced aquarists or public aquaria
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Provide excellent water quality and strong filtration
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Juveniles are more common in the trade than full-sized adults
