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About White Tang
Bright yellow body with a flattened, disc-like shape typical of surgeonfish. Venomous spines located on both sides of the base of the tail are used for defense and territorial displays.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Feed primarily high-quality marine algae, seaweed sheets (nori), and spirulina. Supplement with quality herbivore pellets. In the wild they graze on macroalgae and turf algae; captive specimens require frequent vegetable matter to remain healthy and reduce aggression.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Hawaiian Islands and nearby Indo-Pacific reefs.
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Aka
- White Yellow Tang, White Morph Tang
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Max Size
- 8
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Appearance
- Bright yellow body with a flattened, disc-like shape typical of surgeonfish. Venomous spines located on both sides of the base of the tail are used for defense and territorial displays.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank for adults • pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.020-1.025, temp 72-78°F • Strong water flow and excellent filtration required • Abundant macroalgae (nori, spirulina) and herbivorous diet • May be aggressive toward other tangs; house singly or with compatible species
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