Common Name: Yellow Tang Scientific Name: Zebrasoma Flavescens Maximum Size: 7.9 in. Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Mostly vegetable matter but will eat a variety of meaty foods also Temperament: Non aggressive to most species except other members of the family zebrasoma
Common Name: Hippo Tang, Palette Surgeonfish Scientific Name: Paracanthurus Hepatus Maximum Size: 12.2 in. Minimum Tank Size: 100 Gallons Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Mostly vegetable matter but will eat a variety of meaty foods also Temperament: Non aggressive to most species except other members of the family paracanthurus Other Notes: Hippo tangs are one of the more sensitive of the surgeonfish group. Care must be Read More …
Common Name: Lined Surgeonfish, Clown Surgeonfish Scientific Name: Acanthurus Lineatus Maximum Size: 15 in. Minimum Tank Size: 180 Gallons Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Mostly vegetable matter but will eat a variety of meaty foods also Temperament: This fish is the most aggressive of the acanthurusfamily and will not tolerate any other members of the same family. Caution should be taken with other tangs Read More …
Common Name: Goldrim Tang, Whitecheek Surgeonfish Scientific Name: Acanthurus Nigricans Maximum Size: 8.3 in. Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Mostly vegetable matter but will eat a variety of meaty foods also Temperament: Non aggressive to most species except other members of the family acanthurus