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About Sohal Tang
The Sohal Tang displays a striking pattern of electric blue and white horizontal stripes on a silvery body, with the head and upper body predominantly blue. The dorsal and anal fins are yellow with blue accents. This tang has the characteristic flattened, disc-like body shape typical of the genus Acanthurus, and possesses sharp, blade-like spines on the caudal peduncle (tail base) used for defense.
Key facts
- Origin
- Red Sea and Indo-Pacific region, including the Arabian Gulf and parts of the Indian Ocean. The species is endemic to the Red Sea and adjacent waters.
- Max Size
- 16
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed high-quality marine algae-based pellets, nori (dried seaweed), and fresh macroalgae like ulva or sea lettuce daily. Sohal Tangs are primarily herbivorous grazers and require substantial vegetable matter to maintain health and coloration.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
- Diet
- herbivore
- Appearance
- The Sohal Tang displays a striking pattern of electric blue and white horizontal stripes on a silvery body, with the head and upper body predominantly blue. The dorsal and anal fins are yellow with blue accents. This tang has the characteristic flattened, disc-like body shape typical of the genus Acanthurus, and possesses sharp, blade-like spines on the caudal peduncle (tail base) used for defense.
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Min tank size
- 250 gallons
- Aka
- Sohal Surgeonfish, Red Sea Surgeonfish
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Acanthuridae
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