Desjardini Sailfin Tang — Zebrasoma desjardinii

$99.99

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Care at a glance

Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Can be territorial toward tangs
Reef compatibility: Generally compatible
Adult size: 16 in
Recommended tank: 180+ US gal
Origin: Ask about the current lot
Diet: Algae grazer
Suggested foods: Nori, marine algae and varied marine foods

An Indian Ocean sailfin with tall fins and a pattern that develops spots and finer markings as the fish matures. Zebrasoma desjardinii is an active marine surgeonfish that benefits from a mature aquarium with open swimming space and rockwork for shelter.

Detailed care

Adult size: Up to about 16 in.
Recommended adult aquarium: 180+ US gallons. A larger footprint gives an adult room to turn with its fins extended.
Reef compatibility: Generally suitable with corals and invertebrates. Can be territorial toward other tangs.
Feeding: Offer marine algae or nori regularly, alongside a varied diet of quality marine foods.

François Neo’s advice

Plan around the full adult footprint before choosing a juvenile sailfin. Leave a wide swimming lane and space to turn. I recommend quarantining new arrivals and checking that they feed reliably before moving them into the display.

S, M and L refer to purchase size. Contact us for current batch measurements and origin. The image is representative of the species.

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