

Scopas Tang — Zebrasoma scopas
Care at a glance
- Care level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Can be territorial toward tangs
- Reef compatibility
- Generally compatible
- Adult size
- 12 in
- Recommended tank
- 125+ US gal
- Origin
- Ask about the current lot
- Diet
- Algae grazer
- Suggested foods
- Nori, marine algae and varied marine foods
Fine markings show through its brown and tan coloration. The pattern and shade vary from fish to fish. Zebrasoma scopas 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 12 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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