Difference between revisions of "Zebrasoma desjardinii"
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| − | + | == 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. | |
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| − | + | == 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. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :An herbivorous fish, will take dried seaweed, marine algae, [[mysid shrimp]], [[Spirulina]], or fresh seaweed. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :They are sensitive to water quality, needs an SG of 1.020 - 1.025. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:27, 18 June 2020
Sailfin Desjardinii Tang
Sailfin Desjardni Tang
Zebrasoma desjardinii
908 Litres (240 US G.)
35.6-40.6cm (14-16 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Acanthuridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Sailfin Desjardni Tang, Red Sea Sailfin Tang, Dejardin's Sailfin Tang, Indian Sailfin Surgeonfish
Origin[edit]
- 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.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- 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.
Diet[edit]
- An herbivorous fish, will take dried seaweed, marine algae, mysid shrimp, Spirulina, or fresh seaweed.
Environment specifics[edit]
- They are sensitive to water quality, needs an SG of 1.020 - 1.025.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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