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. All tangs are somewhat aggressive and care should be taken when trying to house multiple in the same system.
You may recognize this fish as Bubbles in the movie “Finding Nemo” and the new sequel, “Finding Dory”.
