Hawiian Black Tangs
Hawiian Black Tangs 
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QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: Yes
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max. Size: Small: 1" to 2" Medium: 2" to 3" Large: 31/2" to 5"
XLarge: 5-1/2" to 7" ; Show 7" to 8"
Diet: macroalgae
Origin: Hawaii
Family: Surgeonfish
If you've been in this hobby any length of time you know Hawiian Black Tangs are very few and far between, typically many months between specimens. If you want one, ACT IMMEDIATELY...f you ask you wife, it will be too late! Everybody wants this fish that can afford it!
The Black Surgeon Tang is a gloss black overall with a very long pronounced snout. Large specimens have a greenish-silver streak down the upper part of the body. This species is collected only from Christmas Island in the South Pacific and is rarely available. It is one of the most peaceful members of the genus, and like other Zebrasoma, it is generally easy to care for.
requires a 125 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim.
In nature it feeds almost entirely on brown macroalgae and should be offered a wide a variety of foods including plenty of algae. Although Tangs will eat meaty foods along with the other fish in the aquarium, it is important that they are offered plenty of seaweed and algae. These are the foods that will strengthen their immune system, reduce aggression and improve their overall health. Offer dried seaweed tied to a rock or use a veggie clip, and feed at least 3 times per week. Sea Veggies, Seaweed Salad and Ocean Nutrition are all ideal products and are very easy to use.
Great reef fish. Typically fares notably better in reef aquariums than in fish only tanks.