Tang Fish
Tangs, or Surgeonfish, are popular marine fish known for their laterally compressed bodies and scalpel-like spines near the tail. They are active algae grazers....
15–40 cm
0.1–0.8 kg
8–20 years
Moderate — marine tank maintenance
Requires large marine tank — minimum 200 litres
Indo-Pacific
Blue, yellow, purple, surgeonfish shape
Medium
Temperament
Active, territorial, hardy, algae grazer, fast swimmer
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Requires large marine tank — minimum 200 litres. They need plenty of swimming space and live rock.
Grooming: Moderate — marine tank maintenance. Stable water parameters essential.
Coat: Blue, yellow, purple, surgeonfish shape
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Marine ich, lateral line erosion, velvet, aggression-related injuries
Origin
Indo-Pacific
Size category
Medium
About the Tang Fish
Tangs, or Surgeonfish, are popular marine fish known for their laterally compressed bodies and scalpel-like spines near the tail. They are active algae grazers.
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