Yellow Tang

Yellow Tang

Usually single yellow tangs are kept in a single aquarium or groups of four or more. Keeping Yellow Tangs with other Tangs is quite hit and miss. Called Surgeonfish because they have sharp scalpels on the base of their tail fins - so beware!

Common Name(s): Yellow Tang, Yellow Surgeonfish
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Zebrasoma flavescens
Care Level : Easy (ish)
Maximum Size: 8 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
Feeding Requirements: Herbivore, will also eat frozen, flake and live. Must get good supply of algae/seaweed
Temperament / Behavior: Can be aggressive to other Tangs or fish of similar size and shape.
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