tang species There are some 75 species in the family of Acanthuridae, plus many more extinct types known from the fossil record. What kind of tang fish are there? achilles tang (Acanthurus achilles) . Black Tang ( zebrasoma rostratum ) . Royal Blue Tang/Palette surgeonfish (Paracanthurus hepatus) . Brown Tang/Brown Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) . Clown … Read more
Are naso tangs hardy ? Naso species are popular with hobbyists – these fish are large, outgoing, herbivores. Naso Tangs are extremely hardy and suitable for aquarists. How long does a naso tang live? There is a blue outer edge stripe and another blue stripe along the base. The caudal fin has a thin yellow … Read more
All species of tangs require large tanks due to reaching 6-12 inches in size when fully grown. Compared to clownfish or gobies that normally don’t need a lot of swimming space, tangs are used to swimming a couple of miles a day in the vastness of the ocean. What kind of fish is a tang? … Read more
The Tomini Tang is moderately easy to care for, and is considered reef safe that can be housed with corals and small invertebrates like sexy shrimp. It is considered an excellent scavenger that is reef tank friendly, and is considered a prototypical janitors in your tank. How big will a Tomini Tang get? You can … Read more