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Zebrasoma desjardinii

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Sailfin Desjardinii Tang
Sailfin Desjardni Tang
Species Zebrasoma desjardinii
Family Acanthuridae
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 529.958 liters
529,957.649 mL

140 US Gallons (530L)

Size 40.64 cm

14-16 " (35.6-40.6cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Herbivore
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Habitat

Indian Ocean

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Sailfin Desjardni Tang, Red Sea Sailfin Tang, Dejardin's Sailfin Tang, Indian Sailfin Surgeonfish

[edit] Origin

Found in shallow sea-ward reefs and lagoons to a depth of 25m in the Indian Ocean, ranging from Red Sea south to Natal, South Africa and east to India, Java, and Cocos-Keeling Islands.

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

One of the least aggressive Tangs. May cohabit with a member of the opposite sex if in a large enough tank, however juveniles tend to lead a more solitary life, only pairing up when mature. Will act peacefully towards other fish.

[edit] Diet

A herbivorous fish, will take dried seaweed, marine algae, mysid shrimp, Spirulina, blanched Romaine Lettuce or fresh seaweed.

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

They are sensitive to water quality, needs an SG of 1.020 - 1.025.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

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