Zebrasoma desjardinii
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| Sailfin Desjardinii Tang | |
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| Sailfin Desjardni Tang | |
| Species | Zebrasoma desjardinii |
| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
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| Life Span |
8-12 years |
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[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.
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