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Yellow tang
Iconic marine fish with brilliant all-yellow body. Eats algae, serving as tank cleaner. Hardy and long-lived.
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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Origen
Coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean (Hawaii to Ryukyu Islands)
Esperanza de vida
10-20 years
Tamaño
15-20cm
Temperatura
23〜26℃
Algae, seaweed, pellet food
200L+ recommended. Provide swimming space
Stable marine environment required
Algae-based. Supplement with nori and spirulina
Aggressive with conspecifics — one per tank
Susceptible to ich — keep temperature stable
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Yellow Tang es 23〜26℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Yellow Tang es 10-20 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Yellow Tang típicamente alcanza 15-20cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Yellow Tang se alimenta de: Algae, seaweed, pellet food. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Yellow Tang varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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