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About Purple Tang
Purple Tang is a laterally compressed fish with a vibrant purple-blue body, bright yellow dorsal and anal fins, and yellow pectoral fin margins. The species has the characteristic tang body shape with venomous spines on the caudal peduncle.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Expert
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Diet
- herbivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality herbivore preparations including dried seaweed, spirulina-based pellets, and occasional fresh macroalgae. Provide 1-2 times daily. Some supplemental meaty foods can be offered occasionally, but the diet should be primarily vegetable-based to prevent health issues and maintain coloration.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Appearance
- Purple Tang is a laterally compressed fish with a vibrant purple-blue body, bright yellow dorsal and anal fins, and yellow pectoral fin margins. The species has the characteristic tang body shape with venomous spines on the caudal peduncle.
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Max Size
- 10
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum tank size 100 gallons • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, moderate current • Extensive live rock and macroalgae for grazing and territorial space • May become aggressive toward other tangs; needs hiding places • High nutrient export and strong protein skimming required
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