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Yellow Tang
IntermediateZebrasoma flavescens
Iconic marine fish with brilliant all-yellow body. Eats algae, serving as tank cleaner. Hardy and long-lived.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
23〜26℃
Lifespan
10-20 years
Size
15-20cm
Diet
Algae, seaweed, pellet food
About
The yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) is a surgeonfish of the family Acanthuridae inhabiting coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean. Uniformly brilliant yellow throughout its life, it is one of the most widely recognized and popular marine aquarium fish. Like all surgeonfish, it possesses a sharp spine (scalpel) on the caudal peduncle used for defense and territorial disputes. Strongly herbivorous, it grazes algae from live rock and tank walls, contributing to aquarium hygiene. Adults reach approximately 20 cm; a spacious tank of 200 litres or more is recommended. Conspecific aggression can occur, though mixing with other tang species is generally manageable with adequate space.
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Lifespan of the Yellow Tang
The Yellow Tang lives 10-20 years.
Size of the Yellow Tang
The Yellow Tang grows to 15-20cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Yellow Tang
The ideal water temperature for the Yellow Tang is 22〜26℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean (Hawaii to Ryukyu Islands)
Lifespan
10-20 years
Size
15-20cm
Care Specifications
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Water Temp.
- 22–26℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.02–1.025
- Salinity
- 33–35 ppt
- Min. Tank
- 378 L
Semi-aggressiveReef safe
Sources: LiveAquaria
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Zebrasoma flavescens
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / Ministry of the Environment Specified Animal List / Ministry of the Environment: List of Designated Invasive Species
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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