Black Tang, Longnose Surgeonfish - Zebrasoma rostratum

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Black Tang

Scientific Name

Zebrasoma rostratum

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Semi-aggressive

Min. Tank Size

75 gallons

Mature Size

8 inches

Diet

Herbivore

Range

Hawaii, Christmas Islands

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Longnose Surgeonfish

Description

One of the least collected fish in the hobby, the Black Tang is often seen as a centerpiece fish to complete a show aquarium. The Black Tang is as easy to keep as the other fish in the Zebrasoma family with the exception of specimens occasionally having problems with nose damage. They will spend their day picking at rockwork and occasionally sand in search for hair algae to eat.

Diet

In the wild, Tangs spend their entire day swimming around on the reef in search of marine algae and meaty bits of food they can find. It is recommended to feed dried marine algae (Nori), Spirulina Flakes, and frozen mysis shrimp. Tangs quite easily adjust to captive diets and will eventually eat flake and pellet foods as well. It is recommended to soak flake food in some type of vitamin supplement like Selcon or a garlic supplement in order to help the fish fight off any possible parasite infestation and offer balanced nutrition.

Item #

Description

Price

Quantity

Stock Status

002650

Black Tang , Small: over 1-1.5", Christmas Island

$899.95

002652

Black Tang , Medium: over 1.5-3.5", Christmas Island

$899.95

002654

Black Tang , Large: over 3.5-5.5", Christmas Island

$1,199.95

002656

Black Tang , X-Large: over 5.5-6.5", Christmas Island

$1,399.95

002657

Black Tang , XX-Large: over 6.5-7.5", Christmas Island

$1,499.95

*	Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.

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