Yellow Tang (Aquacultured)

Introduction

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Latin Name: Zebrasoma flavescens
Common Name(s): Yellow Hawaiian Tang
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament:Peaceful in general, but aggressive (territorial) towards conspecifics
Adult Full Size: 7″
Minimum Tank Size: 55gallons
Reef Safe:Yes
UV Required: Yes
Protein Skimmer Required: No
Foods: Vitamin C soaked ABN Chromo Pellets, Seaweed, ABN: Trifecta/ Mysis/ Brine/ Bloodworm/ Spirulina Brine, San Francisco Bay Brand: Multipack/ Marine Cuisine/ Plankton/ Emerald Entree, LRS: Fish Frenzy/ Herbivore Frenzy/ Reef Frenzy

Description: This is a hardy, reef-safe fish thats an excellent choice for the beginner aquarist whos looking to add a splash of color to their tank. Yellow tangs acclimate well to an aquarium 55 gallons or larger. Tangs are good algae grazers in any saltwater aquaria; they belong to the surgeonfish family, named for the scalpel-like feature on their tail (be careful handling this fish). Use an algae clip or suction cup veggie foods to front glass to enjoy this fish feeding!