Where to buy Koi Tang
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About Koi Tang
The Koi Tang displays highly variable coloration ranging from yellow to brown, olive, or mottled patterns resembling koi fish, which inspired its common name. It has the characteristic compressed, oval body shape and venomous spines on the caudal peduncle typical of the Acanthuridae family.
Key facts
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Rare, expensive designer variant. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality herbivorous preparations including dried seaweed (nori), spirulina-based flakes, and marine algae sheets 1-2 times daily. Supplement with occasional frozen herbivore preparations. Requires ample algae in the tank to graze on throughout the day.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from East Africa and the Red Sea to Hawaii and French Polynesia.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Appearance
- The Koi Tang displays highly variable coloration ranging from yellow to brown, olive, or mottled patterns resembling koi fish, which inspired its common name. It has the characteristic compressed, oval body shape and venomous spines on the caudal peduncle typical of the Acanthuridae family.
- Notes
- Rare, expensive designer variant. Tri-color variation. Highly sought after by collectors.
- Aka
- Koi Scopas Tang, Tri-color Tang
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