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| | Common Name(s) | Purple Tang |
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| Scientific Name(s) | Zebrasoma xanthurum |
| | Family Name | | | Water Type | Saltwater | | Description | The Purple Tang is prized for its brilliant purple and yellow coloration and is a great choice for either the reef aquarium or fish only aquarium. Is often aggressive towards other Tangs of the same Zebrasoma genus. Keep only one per tank unless a mated pair can be added together. Can usually be kept with other tangs from a different genus. Be sure to provide plenty of open swimming space and hiding places
Tank Conditions: Minimum tank size: 75 gallons, SG:sg 1.020-1.025 | |  | | Origin | Red Sea | | | | Diet | Herbivore- Feed a diet rich in vegetable matter including frozen herbivore foods, dried seaweed, or live macro algae to help the Purple Tang retain its color and prevent lateral line erosion | | Care Level | Moderate | | Temperature | 74 - 80 (Deg. F.) | | Preferred Ph | 8.2 | | Kh | 0 | |
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