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Scopas Tang
BeginnerZebrasoma scopas
Brown-bodied tang, not flashy but an excellent algae cleaner. Hardy and easy to keep. More affordable than Yellow Tang. Actively grazes on algae.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
24〜27℃
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
15-25cm
Diet
Herbivorous (seaweed, spirulina, veggie flakes)
About
The scopas tang (Zebrasoma scopas) is a surgeonfish of the genus Zebrasoma widely distributed across the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Its coloration is a subdued brown, with fine dots and streaks visible at close range. Compared with the popular congeneric yellow tang it is plainer in appearance, but is correspondingly affordable and easy to obtain. A herbivore that grazes vigorously on algae growing on rock and live rock, it is an excellent algae-grazer for the aquarium. Hardy and easy to keep, it suits beginner-to-intermediate keepers, but it bears a sharp spine (scalpel) at the tail base, so it should be handled with care, and it may quarrel over territory with congeners or similarly colored fish. Ample swimming space is recommended.
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Basic Info
Origin
Coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
15-25cm
Temperature
24〜27℃
Diet
Herbivorous (seaweed, spirulina, veggie flakes)
Care Guide
Tank Size
90cm+ recommended. Needs swimming space
Tank Mates
Care Specifications
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Water Temp.
- 22–26℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.02–1.025
- Salinity
- 33–35 ppt
- Min. Tank
- 492 L
Semi-aggressiveReef safe
Sources: LiveAquaria
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / 環境省 特定動物リスト / 環境省 特定外来生物等一覧
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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