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Powder Brown Tang 
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QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Easy
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: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"
Diet: macroalgae
Origin:
Family: Surgeonfish
This species is brown overall, with a white band under the eye, yellow along the anal and dorsal fins bases and orange on the outer edges of these two fins. The powder brown is similar to the Gold Rim Tang (Acanthurus nigricans). Both are can be shy when introduced to the aquarium and will require suitable hiding places to refuge in if threatened. The powder brown can be finicky when it comes to adjusting to eating prepared foods, so a tank with a flourishing algae crop or live rock will ensure it gets enough to eat during the acclimation process. Like most tangs, this species can be aggressive toward surgeonfish tankmates once it acclimates, especially members of its own kind (keep only one per tank).
requires a 50 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, fares notably better in reef aquariums than in fish only tanks.
Atlantic Blue Tang 
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QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 50 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: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 6"
Diet: macroalgae
Origin:
Family: Surgeonfish
The adults of this species are blue, while juveniles are yellow with blue trim around the dorsal and anal fins. The larger they grow, the more blue they become. Provide this active fish with plenty of swimming room, as well one or two hiding places. This species is not as aggressive toward its tankmates, but it is prudent to only keep one adult per tank (you can keep an adult and juvenile specimen together). It is usually not overly aggressive towards other fishes, with the possible exception of other herbivores.
requires a 50 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.
Purple Tang 
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QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament:
Reef Compatible:
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max. Size: Small: 1" to 1-1/2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3-1/2" to 41/2"
Diet: macroalgae
Origin: IndoPacific
Family: Surgeonfish
The Purple Tang, also known as the Yellowtail Sailfin Tang, Yellowtail Surgeonfish, and the Blue Surgeonfish. It is blue to purple in color with a yellow tail and yellow accents on the pectoral fins. Origionally known only to the coral reefs of the Red Sea, it is now found in the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Aden and in the Indian Ocean. IAdults can reach a size of 10 inches. The purple tang is typically among the more aggressive members of the genus, and is very hardy. It may chase fish with similar feeding behavior or shape, but typically gets along well in the community tank. Provide this active fish with some swimming room, as well as suitable hiding places.
requires a 100 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.
Blue Spot Vlamingii Tang 
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QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 180 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: 1-1/2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"; XLarge: 7" to 10"
Diet: macroalgae
Origin:
Family: Surgeonfish
The adults of this species are grayish-blue overall with blue spots and lines on the body, blue along the base of the dorsal and anal fins, and blue on the tail. Juveniles lack the lines and have beautiful spots. It is a very active fish that is among the hardiest of all tangs! They may even thrive un less than optimal conditions. Highly sought after, this species becomes quite spectacular as they grow. It needs lots of swimming room, not a tank cluttered with décor. This species can usually hold their own with many of their tankmates. In the wild, it is usually found swimming over the reef feeding on zooplankton. This handsome fish is very active; thus, it is important to provide it with plenty of swimming space. A minimum recommended tank size is 180 gallons.
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.
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.
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