Tangs / Surgeon FIsh

Achilles Tang (Acanthurus achilles): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Orange body with black and white markings Aggression: 3 Max size: Up to 10 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Advanced

Atlantic Blue Tang (Acanthurus coeruleus): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 100 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Blue body with yellow dorsal and anal fins Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 12 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate

Blue Face Koi Scopas Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) AA2187: Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 100 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Varied, typically with blue and yellow markings Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 8 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate

Blonde Naso Tang (Naso elegans): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Light gray to brown with a blonde stripe along the lateral line Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 18 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Blue Spine Unicorn Tang (Naso unicornis): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brown with blue markings and a prominent horn-like extension on the forehead Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 20 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 100 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Blue body with black markings and a yellow tail Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 12 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate

Clown Tang (Acanthurus lineatus): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brown body with white vertical stripes Aggression: 3 Max size: Up to 14 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Advanced

Convict Tang (Acanthurus triostegus): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 100 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brown body with white spots and stripes Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 10 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate

Dussumieri Tang (Acanthurus dussumieri): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 100 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brown body with yellow accents and a white tail Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 12 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate

Fine Lined Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus striatus): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 100 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brown body with fine blue lines and yellow tail Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 8 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate

Gemmatum Tang (Zebrasoma gemmatum): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brown body with yellow spots and lines Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 10 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Gold Rim Tang (Acanthurus nigricans): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brown body with a gold rim on the dorsal fin Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 12 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Half Black Mimic Tang (Acanthurus chronixis): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brown body with a half black mask-like pattern Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 8 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Lavender Tang (Acanthurus nigrofuscus): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Lavender body with a dark spot near the base of the dorsal fin Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 8 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Mimic Tang (Acanthurus pyroferus): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brown body with a black spot on the dorsal fin and a yellow stripe on the tail Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 8 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Mustard Guttatus Tang (Acanthurus guttatus): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brownish-yellow body with small black spots Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 8 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Naso Tang (Naso lituratus): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Grayish-blue body with yellow highlights and a streamer on the tail Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 18 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Naso Tang (Naso lituratus): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Grayish-blue body with yellow highlights and a streamer on the tail Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 18 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Orange Shoulder Tang (Acanthurus olivaceus): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 100 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Brownish body with orange highlights on the shoulder Aggression: 2 Max size: Up to 10 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Blue body with a black face and yellow dorsal and anal fins Aggression: 3 Max size: Up to 10 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to advanced

Powder Blue Tang x Gold Rim (Acanthurus leucosternon x nigricans): Diet: Herbivore Tank size: Minimum 180 gallons for an adult Reef safe: Yes Tank conditions: Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 8.1-8.4, Salinity: 1.020-1.025 Color: Blue body with a black face and yellow dorsal and anal fins, with gold rim on the dorsal fin Aggression: 3 Max size: Up to 10 inches Lifespan: 5-10 years Care level: Moderate to…