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The Sailfin Tang, also known as Pacific Sailfin Tang, has an oval body shape with several rich, distinctive bold markings. It is brown in color with light freckles on the nose. The body has five, vertical yellow stripes with intricate markings within each stripe. Its tail begins with bright yellow ending with blue highlights. Its appearance can practically double in size at will by raising or lowering its tall dorsal and anal fins.
A 135 gallon or larger aquarium is necessary to provide plenty of swimming room. It is aggressive towards its own species and conspecifics at times, but peaceful towards other fish in the tank.
The Sailfin Tang diet should consist of dried and frozen herbivore foods, marine algae, and vegetarian items such as Spirulina, zucchini, broccoli, leaf lettuce, and dried seaweed.
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Name: Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum)
Family: Acanthuridae Range: Central and South Pacific Size: Up to 15 inches Diet: Herbivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 135 gallon Light: High Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Moderate Reproduction: Group Spawner |
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