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About Longnose Tang
Yellow body with a distinctive long, pointed snout that gives the species its common name. Dorsal and anal fins are yellow with blue edging, and the caudal fin is yellow with a blue crescent marking.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including East Africa and the central Pacific islands.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Aka
- Black Tang, Black Long-nose Tang
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-80°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Max Size
- 9
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Appearance
- Yellow body with a distinctive long, pointed snout that gives the species its common name. Dorsal and anal fins are yellow with blue edging, and the caudal fin is yellow with a blue crescent marking.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed high-quality herbivorous preparations including dried macroalgae, marine algae sheets, and quality vegetable-based formulas. Supplement with live algae if available. Feed 1-2 times daily.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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