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Sohal Tang
Scientific Name Acanthurus sohal 
Reef Compatible Yes 
Care Level Intermediate 
Disposition Aggressive 
Min. Tank Size 150 gallons 
Mature Size 16 inches 
Diet Herbivore 
Range Red Sea 
Size Class
15
Other Common Names
Sohal Surgeonfish, Red Sea Clown Tang
Description
Wide berth should be given to this Red Sea inhabitant as it’s aggression extends from the tangs to Parrotfishes, Triggerfishes and whatever else it may feel particularly displeased with. Plenty of space will give the aquarium inhabitants places to swim and hide away from this belligerent beauty. The Sohal Tang is best kept as the only tang (and possibly only large) species in your fish only or reef aquarium. Beneficial in helping pick at hair algae, the Sohal Tang will spend their day picking at rockwork 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. If underfed, it is often noted that tangs will likely pick at large polyp stony corals. 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
002524   Sohal Tang, Small: over 2-2.5", Red Sea
 
$349.99
     
002525   Sohal Tang, Medium: over 2.5-4.5", Red Sea
 
$399.99
     
002527   Sohal Tang, Large: over 4.5-6.5", Red Sea
 
$499.99
     
002529   Sohal Tang, X-Large: over 6.5-7.5", Red Sea
 
$749.99
     
 
 
* Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.
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