Scopas Tang
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Zebrasoma Tangs should be added to aquariums with plenty of swim room and rockwork for grazing and hiding.
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Tank size should be considered before purchasing as the adult zebrasoma Tangs can become quite large.
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Also known as surgeon fish because of the sharp spine at the base of their tail. This "scalpel" is used for protection, handle carefully as it is very sharp.
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They are considered reef safe but may pick at small, mobile and sessile invertebrates if not well fed. Provide a varied diet of marine meaty and algae based foods.
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Zebrasoma Tangs have been known to be aggressive towards similarly shaped Tangs.
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They can grow to almost 8".
We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 125 gallons or larger for this species.
Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH
Care Info
Care: Easy
Behavior: Social
Diet: Herbivore, Frozen Food, Live Food, Flake Food
Habitat: Reef
Light: High