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The Striped Sailfin Tang or Zebrasoma veliferum is just one of the many different species of saltwater fish from the Acanthuridae family of Tangs and Surgeons. This fish has an unusually large dorsal and anal fin with a brown, yellow and white striped body. Their tails are a bright yellow with blue highlights. Striped Sailfin Tang are found in the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea, in and around reefs. Sometimes they are referred to simply as the Sailfin Tang or the Pacific Sailfin Tang.
Like other Tangs, they are quite poplar in an aquarium setting and are considered to be peaceful unless around larger fish. These fish should be fed a variety of greens and protein foods. They are also considered to be bold grazers. Striped Sailfin Tang can grow to about 15" (380mm) in length and require a large aquarium of at least 180 gallons with the following water conditions, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025. You can check out the Stiped Sailfin Tang swimming in the video below. Can you name all the species in the video?
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The Powder Blue Surgeonfish or Acanthurus leucosternon is a popular aquarium fish from the Acanthuridae family of saltwater fish which includes Tangs and Surgeonfish. Also known as the Powder Blue Tang, this fish is found in the Indo-pacific area and can grow to about 10" in length with females tending to be a bit larger then their male counterparts. In the wild they are often found in schools in and around reefs.
Powder Blue Surgeonfish have an oval shaped body with a black head, blue body and bright yellow dorsal fin and caudal peduncle. In aquarium they are known to be an aggressive fish and should be kept alone or they will fight each other for territory. They require a large aquarium and should be fed a omnivorous diet consisting of a variety of vegetable matter and protein foods.
You can check out these beautiful fish grazing on a reef and in an aquarium setting in the videos below...
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The Convict Tang or Acanthurus triostegus, much like the Convict Cichlid, gets its name from the vertical stripes that makes this fish looks like it belongs in a prison. Convict Tangs have six vertical stripes that are black in color. Their have white or silver bodies, with a bit of yellow that really makes these stripes pop out, and makes it a great addition to any aquarium.
Convict Tangs are not very big, only growing to about 8" in maximum length. These fish from the Acanthuridae family, and can live to about 7 years old. They are native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In the wild they are almost always found in schools, sometimes these groups can number into the thousands! In many places they are caught and used as food.
Also known as the Convict Sturgeonfish, and Manini, these saltwater fish can be kept in an aquarium of 75 gallons or more with the following water conditions, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 and sg 1.020-1.025. They get a long well with other peaceful fish, but should not be housed with other species of Tangs. Multiple Convict Tangs can coexist together, but they should all be introduced to the tank at the same time for best results.
Convict Tangs can be bred in an aquarium, but it not an easy task because the fry are so very small and essentially just drift around the aquarium for months. They will often become victims of aquarium filters. If you are lucky enough to get these fish large enough, or simply buy one from a pet store, you should feed them a variety of foods. Plenty of meaty foods along with marine based seaweed and algae at least 3 times a week is recommended. You can check out the Convict Tang in the videos below...
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Sohal Tang (Acanthurus sohal) is an expensive saltwater fish from the Acanthuridae family that goes by many names including the Zebra Tang, Arabian Tang, Sohal Surgeonfish, Red Sea Clown Surgeon, Zebra Surgeon, Majestic Tang, and Majestic Surgeon. Like a lot of other Tangs, these fish are considered to be quite aggressive, and shouldn't be kept with other Tangs, or many Wrasse species. These fish feature a gorgeous display of black, blue, green, and yellow coloration with horizontal stripes running down its body and through its eyes. You can check out the Sohal Tang for yourself in the video below...
In the wild, the Sohal Tang is found in the Red Sea, as well as the Arabian sea. They are often seen around reefs in depths of less that 60' or so. Because of their active nature and beautiful coloration, these fish are often kept in an aquarium setting. The Sohal Tang can grow to almost a 1' and a half, but are much smaller when kept in a tank. They are considered to be quite hardy, but need a large reef aquarium of 200 gallons or more with the following water conditions, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, and sg 1.020-1.025.This species of Tang is an omnivore that should be fed a diet high in vitamins especially beta-carotene, which can help to prevent Hole in the Head or Lateral Line Erosion disease. Sea Veggies, Seaweed Salad, Meaty Foods and Ocean Nutrition are just a few feeding ideas to keep the Sohal Tang happy and healthy. These fish should be fed at least 3 times a week.
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The Lemon Tang fish or Acanthurus sp. is also known as one of the over 80 varieties of Surgeonfish. This Tang from the Acanthuridae family looks a lot like the Yellow Tang and has a lot of the same requirements in an aquarium setting. This salt water fish does best in water temperatures of 72-78° F, sg 1.020-1.025, and a PH level of 8.1-8.4. The Lemon Tang grows to about 10" in maximum length and is considered to be one of the easiest saltwater fish to take care of.
One thing to watch out for though is the fact that this type of fish, along with other Tangs can be quite aggressive towards each other and similar looking fish. The Lemon Tang should be fed mostly meaty foods, but it should also be fed seaweed and algae. This is said to keep down the aggression of this feisty fish!
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