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 in captivity with excellent care
Behavior & Tank Mates:
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Peaceful and non-aggressive, even toward other tangs
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Great for community reef tanks with other peaceful or semi-aggressive fish
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Compatible with:
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Clownfish, angels, wrasses, butterflyfish, gobies, other tangs
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Reef-safe – does not harm corals
Diet & Feeding:
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Herbivorous, but will accept a variety of foods
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Feed several times daily:
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Dried or fresh seaweed (nori)
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Spirulina-based flakes and pellets
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Frozen herbivore preparations
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Occasionally mysis shrimp or brine shrimp
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Additional Care Notes:
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Very active swimmer—needs open space and strong filtration
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Provide plenty of live rock for grazing
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May outgrow most home aquariums—best suited for public aquariums or advanced hobbyists with very large tanks
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Hardy once established, but sensitive to poor water quality
