Purple Tang — Zebrasoma xanthurum

$139.99

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Care at a glance

Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Can be territorial toward tangs
Reef compatibility: Generally compatible
Adult size: 10 in
Recommended tank: 125+ US gal
Origin: Ask about the current lot
Diet: Algae grazer
Suggested foods: Nori, marine algae and varied marine foods

A deep purple body and yellow tail set this surgeonfish apart. It can be assertive around other tangs. Zebrasoma xanthurum 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 10 in.
Recommended adult aquarium: 125+ US gallons.
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 the introduction around your existing tangs, with room to retreat and more than one grazing station. 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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