Zebrasoma desjardinii

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Sailfin Desjardinii Tang
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 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Herbivore Other (See article)
Life Span	8-12 years

[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.

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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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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Marine Depot Live