Yellow Tang Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Common Name(s)Yellow Tang
Scientific Name(s)Zebrasoma flavescens
Family Name
Water TypeSaltwater
DescriptionThe Yellow Tang will not bother coral or invertebrates, however it may eat desirable marine algae. One of the easiest saltwater fish to keep, the Yellow Tang is a great fish for beginners. It is best added as the last Tang to an aquarium since it can become quite territorial and aggressive towards other tangs Tank Conditions: Minimum tank size: 75 gallons, SG:sg 1.020-1.025
OriginIndo-Pacific, Hawaii
DietHerbivore- herbivore preparations, macro algae. Feed a diet rich in vegetable matter including frozen herbivore foods, dried seaweed, or live macro algae
Care LevelVery Easy
Temperature74 - 80 (Deg. F.)
Preferred Ph8.2
Kh0