Zebrasoma flavescens

Alternative names

 * Yellow Tang,, ,

Origin

 * In shallow reefs in the South Pacific Ocean, mainly Hawaii, Marshall and Wake islands.

Sexing

 * It is difficult to visually sex this fish.

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.

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..

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

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.

Behaviour

 * The Yellow Tang can be aggressive to fish of its own species and other Tangs.

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.

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