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Zebrasoma flavescens
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| Yellow Tang | |
| Species | Zebrasoma flavescens |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.884 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 20.32 cm
7-8 " (17.8-20.3cm) |
| 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 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-10 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Yellow Tang, Yellow Hawaiian Tang, Yellow Sailfin Tang, Lemon Surgeonfish
[edit] Origin
- In shallow reefs in the South Pacific Ocean, mainly Hawaii, Marshall and Wake islands.
[edit] Sexing
- It is difficult to visually sex this fish.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- The Yellow Tang will be aggressive towards other Tangs, only one Yellow Tang should be kept to a tank. They will cohabit with other robust species.
[edit] Diet
- This Tang is an omnivore, preferring blanched vegetables to meat, and will accept dried seaweed, marine algae, mysid shrimp, spirulina, blanched vegetables and will graze on algae..
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- This fish is suitable for both fish only and reef tanks. They are almost always on the move so a laterally spacious tank allowing for plenty of swimming room is essential.
[edit] Behaviour
- The Yellow Tang can be aggressive to fish of its own species and other Tangs.
[edit] Identification
- An attractive and popular saltwater fish. It is oval-shaped and laterally depressed in shape with a long pointed snout. It is vivid yellow in colour, giving it its common name.
[edit] Pictures
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