Yellow Tang
(Zebrasoma flavescens)
Common Names : Yellow Sailfin Tang, Lemon Surgeonfish, Yellow Surgeonfish Care Level : Easy to Moderate, good for saltwater beginners with a fully cycled aquarium. Life span : 5 - 7 years, possibly longer Size : 7 - 8 inches (20 cm) pH : 8 - 8.4 Temperature : 75°F - 80°F (24°C - 27°C) Specific Gravity : 1.020 - 1.024 Origin / Habitat : South Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, Marshall and Wake Islands. Temperament / Behavior : It's best to keep only one tang in your aquarium because they can become territorial with other tangs. They will usually play nicely with others (except tangs) in a community tank setup.Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : It's not very common for them to breed in captivity Tank Size : 55 gallon minimum Compatible Tank Mates : Avoid keeping them in an aquarium with other Tangs. Reef Tank Compatible? : This tang will do well in a marine reef tank setup. They can help perform a small role in grazing some of the algae that may grow in a reef tank. Disease : Saltwater Fish Disease - Diagnose, Symptoms and Treatment, a quarantine tank is a must with this species. Diet / Fish Food : Herbivore, have plenty of live rock and/or be prepared to give them dried seaweed or dried algae using a lettuce clip. They will also accept flake, pellet foods and live foods. Tank Region : All over Gender : Difficult to determine, but the female may be larger than males of the same age.
References / Recommended Reading : Yellow Sailfin Tang, Animal-World Yellow Tang Photos - Phillip Colla Natural History Photography Yellow Tang Photos - Davis Family Aquarium
"Zebrasoma flavescens".
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