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About Convict Tang
The Convict Tang has a distinctive silvery-white body with bold vertical black stripes running from head to tail, resembling a striped pattern. The body is moderately compressed laterally with a small mouth adapted for grazing. Sharp spines are present on the caudal peduncle (tail base), characteristic of all tangs in the family Acanthuridae.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Feed primarily high-quality marine herbivore preparations, dried seaweed (nori), and algae-based pellets 1-2 times daily. Supplement with fresh macroalgae and ensure abundant natural algae growth in the aquarium. Grazes continuously on algae in well-established reef systems.
- Diet
- herbivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank (larger preferred for active swimming) • SG 1.020–1.025, pH 8.1–8.4, temp 72–78°F • Strong water flow & excellent filtration; herbivorous grazer • Feed varied macroalgae, spirulina, nori; supplement with quality marine flakes • Peaceful with most fish; may be aggressive toward other tangs
- Aka
- Cirujano Reo
- Common Health Issues
- Ich (marine velvet), fin rot, parasitic infections, nutritional deficiencies
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, ranging from East Africa and the Red Sea through the Indian Ocean to the central Pacific, including the Hawaiian Islands and Great Barrier Reef. Found in shallow reef environments and coastal areas.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Max Size
- 10
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
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