Where to buy Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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About Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
The Sailfin Tang is a large, laterally compressed fish with vibrant coloration ranging from yellow-gold to orange on the body and a distinctive tall, sail-like dorsal fin decorated with blue or dark bands and spots. It has a dark spot near the gill plate and blue-ringed eyes.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Requirements
- • 125+ gallon tank (minimum) for adults • Stable pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.020–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Ample rockwork with macro algae for grazing • Excellent water flow and strong protein skimming • Nocturnal; may nip corals and invertebrates at night
- Difficulty Level
- The Sailfin Tang is moderately challenging due to its large adult size, territorial behavior, and need for spacious, well-established tanks with excellent water quality. It requires a healthy diet and acclimation period.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Appearance
- The Sailfin Tang is a large, laterally compressed fish with vibrant coloration ranging from yellow-gold to orange on the body and a distinctive tall, sail-like dorsal fin decorated with blue or dark bands and spots. It has a dark spot near the gill plate and blue-ringed eyes.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 15
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 120 gallons
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