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About Hybrid Yellow-Purple Tang
The hybrid combines the bright yellow body of Zebrasoma flavescens with purple coloration typically from Z. xanthurum, resulting in variable appearance with yellow predominating on the body and purple accents on the fins and face. Body is disc-shaped and laterally compressed, typical of Zebrasoma tangs.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Rare, expensive hybrid. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Origin
- Hybrid species derived from Indo-Pacific populations of Zebrasoma flavescens (Hawaii) and Zebrasoma xanthurum (Indo-Pacific, including Red Sea and Indo-Malaysian region).
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, nori, spirulina, vegetable matter, and prepared foods.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Appearance
- The hybrid combines the bright yellow body of Zebrasoma flavescens with purple coloration typically from Z. xanthurum, resulting in variable appearance with yellow predominating on the body and purple accents on the fins and face. Body is disc-shaped and laterally compressed, typical of Zebrasoma tangs.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Aka
- Yellow-Purple Hybrid Tang, Hybrid Tang
- Max Size
- 8
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