Zebrasoma xanthurum

Alternative names

 * Yellowtail Tang,, , ,

Sexing

 * Unknown

Tank compatibility

 * Purple Tangs can be very aggressive to other Tangs, particularly to towards other Zebrosoma species.

Diet

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

Feeding regime

 * Ideally they should be fed everyday with 3-4 supplemental feedings of dried algae.

Environment Specifics

 * They are sensitive to water quality, needs an SG of 1.020 - 1.025. As with all Tangs, they need relatively large tanks, over.

Behaviour

 * Unknown

Identification

 * How to id the animal.