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Yellow Tang
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Yellow Tang

Zebrasoma flavescens

Key facts

  • Temperature24–26 °C
  • pH8.1–8.4
  • Minimum tank300 l
  • Adult size20 cm
  • Difficulty★★☆☆☆
  • WaterMarine
  • Reef safeYes

Full profile

Family
Acanthuridae
Origin
Pacific (Hawaii, Japan)
Size
20 cm
Temperature
24 – 26°C
pH
8.1 – 8.4
Salinity
1.023 – 1.025
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Type of aquarium
Reef / FOWLR
Swimming level
middle
Behavior
semi-aggressive (with other tangs)
Minimum number of individuals
1
Minimum aquarium size
300 liters
Diet
herbivore (algae, nori, spirulina)
Reproduction
oviparous
Reef Safe
✅ Yes

Notes: The most recommended tang for beginners in marine aquariums. More resistant to ich than the Blue Surgeonfish. Very striking, intense yellow color. Supplement with nori seaweed several times a week.

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