Category:
Tang/Surgeons
Common Names:
Yellow Tang
Scientific Name:
Zebrasoma flavescens
Origin:
Hawaii
Water Type:
Saltwater
Water Temperature:
72° – 78° F
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Water pH:
8.01 – 8.4
Specific Gravity:
1.020 – 1.025
Maximum Size:
8″
Minimum Tank Size:
100 Gallon
Diet:
Herbivore
Reef Safe:
Yes
Husbandry:
Yellow Tangs need to have a variety of foods ready for them to eat, mainly consisting of algae, however, occasional meaty foods are okay. They also love to swim so they need a fairly large aquarium, at least six feet in length.
Yellow tangs can sometimes coexist with other tangs but beware that problems can occur. Â All tangs are somewhat aggressive and care should be taken when trying to house multiple in the same system. Â Â
You may recognize this fish as Bubbles in the movie “Finding Nemo” and the new sequel, “Finding Dory”.
