Tang & Surgeonfish Pictures
From Achilles to Yellow, browse and view photos of Tangs and Surgeonfishes through this gallery of Tang and Surgeonfish species pictures, most of which include name and often some profile information with them.
Surgeonfish Photo Gallery
A gallery of outstanding Surgeonfish (Tangs) photos. These photos have been submitted by users to About Saltwater Aquariums for display.
A gallery of outstanding Surgeonfish (Tangs) photos. These photos have been submitted by users to About Saltwater Aquariums for display.
Greg's Blue Eye Tang
Greg Lopez's terrific close up photo of his Blue Eye Tang (Ctenochaetus binotatus).
Greg Lopez's terrific close up photo of his Blue Eye Tang (Ctenochaetus binotatus).
Greg Cline's Scopas Tang
Greg Cline's photo of his Scopas Tang (Zebrasoma scopas).
Greg Cline's photo of his Scopas Tang (Zebrasoma scopas).
Peter's Kole Tang
Peter Williams' photo of his Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus).
Peter Williams' photo of his Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus).
Keoki & Yuko's Achilles Tang Photo
Although this photo by Keoki and Yuko Stender shows just how beautiful and eye catching the Achilles Tang is, this Surgeonfish is one species that is delicate and difficult to care for in aquariums.
Although this photo by Keoki and Yuko Stender shows just how beautiful and eye catching the Achilles Tang is, this Surgeonfish is one species that is delicate and difficult to care for in aquariums.
Kevin's Powder Brown Tang
Kevin Gill's photo of his Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus).
Kevin Gill's photo of his Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus).
Dena's Powder Brown Tang
Dena Zingelewicz's Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus) with a Lemonpeel Angel photo.
Dena Zingelewicz's Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus) with a Lemonpeel Angel photo.
John's Pacific Blue Tang
John Di Genua's terrific close up photo of his Pacific Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus).
John Di Genua's terrific close up photo of his Pacific Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus).
Brad's Pacific Blue Tang
Brad Read's photo of his Pacific Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) in his 46g FO tank being cleaned by an unidentified Cleaner Wrasse.
Brad Read's photo of his Pacific Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) in his 46g FO tank being cleaned by an unidentified Cleaner Wrasse.
Joe's Pacific Blue Tang
Joe Martin's photo of his Pacific Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) in his 46g FO tank.
Joe Martin's photo of his Pacific Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) in his 46g FO tank.
Darryl's Blue Hippo Tang
Darryl Craig's terrific close up photo of his Blue Hippo Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus), submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Darryl Craig's terrific close up photo of his Blue Hippo Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus), submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Mark's Regal Tang
Mark Visentin's outstanding photo of his Regal Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) trying to hide in a Leather Coral. Mark submitted his photo for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Mark Visentin's outstanding photo of his Regal Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) trying to hide in a Leather Coral. Mark submitted his photo for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Darryl's Purple Tang & Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse
Darryl Craig's great photo of his Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) as it is being cleaned by his Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse Labroides dimidiatus, which was submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Darryl Craig's great photo of his Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) as it is being cleaned by his Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse Labroides dimidiatus, which was submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Scott's Blue Spot Tang
Scott Ballantyne's Blue Spot Tang entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Scott Ballantyne's Blue Spot Tang entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Hybrid Achilles X Goldrim Tang
Hybrid Achilles X Goldrim Tang (Acanthurus achilles x Acanthurus nigricans) photo by Keoki & Yuko Stender taken at Mahukona at 25'.
Hybrid Achilles X Goldrim Tang (Acanthurus achilles x Acanthurus nigricans) photo by Keoki & Yuko Stender taken at Mahukona at 25'.
Kathleen's Desjardini Sailfin Tang Photo
Kathleen Prados's close up photo of her Desjardini Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma disjardini), submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Kathleen Prados's close up photo of her Desjardini Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma disjardini), submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Steven's Naso Tang
Steven Phelps' photo of his Naso Tang (Naso lituratus) which resides in his 50g custom tank with a Juvenile Koran Angel, Flame Angel, Golden Headed Sleeper Goby, Green Mandarin Dragonet, Sebae Clownfish, Royal Gamma, Yellowtail Damsel, Candy Cane Coral, Colony Polyp (Zoanthus), Finger Leather Coral, Maze Brain Coral and a Torch Coral.
Steven Phelps' photo of his Naso Tang (Naso lituratus) which resides in his 50g custom tank with a Juvenile Koran Angel, Flame Angel, Golden Headed Sleeper Goby, Green Mandarin Dragonet, Sebae Clownfish, Royal Gamma, Yellowtail Damsel, Candy Cane Coral, Colony Polyp (Zoanthus), Finger Leather Coral, Maze Brain Coral and a Torch Coral.
Gary's Naso Tang
Gary Harmon's photo of his Naso Tang (Naso lituratus), kept in Gary's 125g tank with his Yellowtail Cloris Wrasse, Eightline Wrasse, Ornate Wrasse, Saddleback Butterflyfish, Nasso Tang, Painted Parrotfish, Arc-eye Hawkfish, Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby & Hermit Crab.
Gary Harmon's photo of his Naso Tang (Naso lituratus), kept in Gary's 125g tank with his Yellowtail Cloris Wrasse, Eightline Wrasse, Ornate Wrasse, Saddleback Butterflyfish, Nasso Tang, Painted Parrotfish, Arc-eye Hawkfish, Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby & Hermit Crab.
Charles's Blond Naso and Blue Hippo Tang
Charles O'Dell's Blond Naso and Blue Hippo Tang in his 7 month old tank.
Charles O'Dell's Blond Naso and Blue Hippo Tang in his 7 month old tank.
Britta Olivarez' Blonde Naso Tang (naso lituratus)
Britta Olivarez' Blonde Naso Tang (naso lituratus) with a Yellow Tang for company.
Britta Olivarez' Blonde Naso Tang (naso lituratus) with a Yellow Tang for company.
Cynthia's Blond Naso
Cynthia's Blond Naso (Naso lituratus) entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Cynthia's Blond Naso (Naso lituratus) entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Kim Ratt's Blonde Naso Tang (naso lituratus)
Kim Ratt's outstanding photo of her Blonde Naso Tang (naso lituratus).
Kim Ratt's outstanding photo of her Blonde Naso Tang (naso lituratus).
Britta's Blonde Naso, Powder Blue and Yellow Tangs
Britta Olivarez's Blonde Naso (naso lituratus) Powder Blue and Yellow Tangs with a Blue Damsel.
Britta Olivarez's Blonde Naso (naso lituratus) Powder Blue and Yellow Tangs with a Blue Damsel.
Blonde Naso Tang
Melani Castillo's photo of her Blonde Naso Tang (naso lituratus), submitted for the About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Melani Castillo's photo of her Blonde Naso Tang (naso lituratus), submitted for the About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Robert's Sohal Tang
Robert Walters' photo of his Sohal Tang (Acanthurus sohal) which resides in his 75g Reef Tank.
Robert Walters' photo of his Sohal Tang (Acanthurus sohal) which resides in his 75g Reef Tank.
Greg's Sailfin Tang
Greg Jarman's terrific close up photo of his Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum).
Greg Jarman's terrific close up photo of his Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum).
Steve's Sailfin Tang
Steve Sinkowiz's photo of his Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum), swimming between Brain, Zoos and Sponges.
Steve Sinkowiz's photo of his Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum), swimming between Brain, Zoos and Sponges.
Darryl's Sailfin Tang
Darryl Craig's close up phot of his Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum), submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Darryl Craig's close up phot of his Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum), submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
David's Red Sea Sailfin Tang
David McFadden's outstanding photo of his Red Sea Sailfin Tang which resides in David's 180g reef tank.
David McFadden's outstanding photo of his Red Sea Sailfin Tang which resides in David's 180g reef tank.
Lisa Sunn's Pacific Blue Tang
Lisa Sunn's Pacific Blue Tang photo.
Lisa Sunn's Pacific Blue Tang photo.
Clown Surgeonfish <i>(Acanthurus lineatus)</i>
Keoki & Yuko Stenders' Clown Surgeonfish (Acanthurus lineatus) photo taken at Mahokona at 25'.
Keoki & Yuko Stenders' Clown Surgeonfish (Acanthurus lineatus) photo taken at Mahokona at 25'.
Kelvin Hong's Clown Surgeon
Kelvin Hong's Clown Surgeon, Cleaner Shrimp & Clownfish entry in the January 2001 Fish & Critter Photo Contest #1.
Kelvin Hong's Clown Surgeon, Cleaner Shrimp & Clownfish entry in the January 2001 Fish & Critter Photo Contest #1.
Russ Giafaglione's Purple Tang
Russ Giafaglione's photo of his Purple Tang and Clownfish.
Russ Giafaglione's photo of his Purple Tang and Clownfish.
Chevron Tang (Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding photo of a Chevron Tang (Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis)taken at 25' off Puako, HI.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding photo of a Chevron Tang (Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis)taken at 25' off Puako, HI.
Juvenile Chevron Tang (Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding photo of a Juvenile Chevron Tang (Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis)taken at 50' off Puako, HI.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's outstanding photo of a Juvenile Chevron Tang (Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis)taken at 50' off Puako, HI.
Convict Tang <i>(Acanthurus triostegus)</i>
Convict Tang (Acanthurus triostegus) from Keoki & Yuko Stender taken at Hanauma Bay in four feet of water.
Convict Tang (Acanthurus triostegus) from Keoki & Yuko Stender taken at Hanauma Bay in four feet of water.
Sammi Baker's Kole Tang and Sixline Wrasse
Sammi Baker's outstanding Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus) and Sixline Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) photo. Check out the eye on the Sixline.
Sammi Baker's outstanding Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus) and Sixline Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) photo. Check out the eye on the Sixline.
Goldring (Kole) Tang <i>(Ctenochaetus strigosus)</i>
Goldring (Kole) Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus) photo from Keoki & Yuko Stender taken at 20' off Puako, Oahu.
Goldring (Kole) Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus) photo from Keoki & Yuko Stender taken at 20' off Puako, Oahu.
Goldrim Tang (Acanthurus nigricans)
Goldrim Tang (Whitecheek)(Acanthurus nigricans) photo by Keoki & Yuko Stender taken at 25' at Mahukona.
Goldrim Tang (Whitecheek)(Acanthurus nigricans) photo by Keoki & Yuko Stender taken at 25' at Mahukona.
Juvenile Goldring (Kole) Tang
Juvenile Goldring (Kole) Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus) photo from Keoki & Yuko Stender taken at 20' in Shark's Cove, Oahu.
Juvenile Goldring (Kole) Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus) photo from Keoki & Yuko Stender taken at 20' in Shark's Cove, Oahu.
Naso Tang <i>(Naso lituratus)</i>
Keoki & Yuko Stenders' photo of a Naso Tang (Naso lituratus) taken in Hanauma Bay at 25'.
Keoki & Yuko Stenders' photo of a Naso Tang (Naso lituratus) taken in Hanauma Bay at 25'.
Art Whitkanack's Naso Tang
Art Whitkanack's outstanding photo of his Naso Tang (Naso lituratus) which is cruising in Art's tank. Entered in the About Saltwater Aquariums February 2003 Fish and Critter Photo Contest.
Art Whitkanack's outstanding photo of his Naso Tang (Naso lituratus) which is cruising in Art's tank. Entered in the About Saltwater Aquariums February 2003 Fish and Critter Photo Contest.
Juvenile Orangebar Tang (Acanthurus olivaceus)
Keoki & Yuko Stenders' photo of a Juvenile Orangebar Tang (Acanthurus olivaceus) taken at Kaena Pt. at 30'.
Keoki & Yuko Stenders' photo of a Juvenile Orangebar Tang (Acanthurus olivaceus) taken at Kaena Pt. at 30'.
Orangebar Tang (Acanthurus olivaceus)
Keoki & Yuko Stenders' photo of a Orangebar Tang (Acanthurus olivaceus) taken in the Molokini Crater at 45'.
Keoki & Yuko Stenders' photo of a Orangebar Tang (Acanthurus olivaceus) taken in the Molokini Crater at 45'.
Cynthia's Powder Blue Tang
Cynthia's Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon) entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Cynthia's Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon) entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
David Playfair's Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)
David Playfair's Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon).
David Playfair's Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon).
Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)
Christian Martinsen's Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon) Photo Contest entry.
Christian Martinsen's Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon) Photo Contest entry.
Jose's Purple Tang
Jose Linsangan's outstanding photo of his Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurus) in front of Green Button Corals.
Jose Linsangan's outstanding photo of his Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurus) in front of Green Button Corals.
Chad's Purple Tang
Chad Merritt's photo of his Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurus) in his 120g Reef Tank.
Chad Merritt's photo of his Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurus) in his 120g Reef Tank.
Scott's Purple Tang
Scott Ballantyne's photo of his Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurus), submitted for entry in a About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Scott Ballantyne's photo of his Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurus), submitted for entry in a About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Ted Guarriello's Purple Tang and Elegance Coral
Ted Guarriello's Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurus) & Elegance Coral (Cataphyllia sp.) entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums August 2002 Fish & Critter Photo Contest.
Ted Guarriello's Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurus) & Elegance Coral (Cataphyllia sp.) entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums August 2002 Fish & Critter Photo Contest.
Francois-Entienne's Sailfin Tang
Francois-Entienne Sylvain's close up photo of his Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) which resides in his 110g reef tank.
Francois-Entienne Sylvain's close up photo of his Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) which resides in his 110g reef tank.
Juvenile Sailfin Tang <i>(Zebrasoma veliferum)</i>
Keoki & Yuko Stender's photo of a Juvenile Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) taken at 5' in Nu'uuli, Samoa.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's photo of a Juvenile Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) taken at 5' in Nu'uuli, Samoa.
R. Tebben's Juvenile Sailfin Tang
R. Tebben's remarkable Juvenile Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) Photo Contest entry.
R. Tebben's remarkable Juvenile Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) Photo Contest entry.
Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum)
Keoki & Yuko Stender's photo of a Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) taken at 5' in Hanauma Bay, Oahu.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's photo of a Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) taken at 5' in Hanauma Bay, Oahu.
Angie Iribar's Sailfin Tang
Angie Iribar's Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums October 2002 Fish & Critter Photo Contest.
Angie Iribar's Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums October 2002 Fish & Critter Photo Contest.
Paletail Unicornfish (Naso brevirostris)
Keoki & Yuko Stenders' Paletail Unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) photo taken at Mahukona at 25'.
Keoki & Yuko Stenders' Paletail Unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) photo taken at Mahukona at 25'.
Steven's Yellow Tang
Steven Rhodes' photo of his Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens).
Steven Rhodes' photo of his Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens).
Mike's Yellow Tang
Mike Turksma's photo of his Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) which Mike keeps in his 55g reef tank with his Blue Clam, Green Button Polyps,Yellow Rimmed Zoos(Zoanthus sp.),Cabbage leather (sinularia sp.), Purple gorgonia, and a few other corals.
Mike Turksma's photo of his Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) which Mike keeps in his 55g reef tank with his Blue Clam, Green Button Polyps,Yellow Rimmed Zoos(Zoanthus sp.),Cabbage leather (sinularia sp.), Purple gorgonia, and a few other corals.
Yellow Tang <i>(Zebrasoma flavescens)</i>
Keoki & Yuko Stender's photo of a Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) taken at 35' in Hanauma Bay, Oahu.
Keoki & Yuko Stender's photo of a Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) taken at 35' in Hanauma Bay, Oahu.
Marine Tang/Surgeon Fish
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, an great collection of Surgeon - Tang Fish photos, including detailed care information for each fish.
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, an great collection of Surgeon - Tang Fish photos, including detailed care information for each fish.
Surgeonfishes of Hawai'i
From Hawai'i Coral Reef Network by Brian Tissot, wonderful photos from Brian of some of the common Tangs and Surgeonfishes found in Hawaiian waters. Includes basic profile information as well.
From Hawai'i Coral Reef Network by Brian Tissot, wonderful photos from Brian of some of the common Tangs and Surgeonfishes found in Hawaiian waters. Includes basic profile information as well.
Surgeonfishes of Hawai'i
From Keoki's Fish Corner through the Hawaii Coral Reef Network, here are wonderful photos of Hawaiian Tangs and Surgeonfishes, all taken by Keoki while in their natural underwater habitats. Includes identification and general comments about them.
From Keoki's Fish Corner through the Hawaii Coral Reef Network, here are wonderful photos of Hawaiian Tangs and Surgeonfishes, all taken by Keoki while in their natural underwater habitats. Includes identification and general comments about them.
Tangs Catalog
From the Aquacon Fish Catalog, click on any of the underlined blue catalog numbers at the left and you'll get a photo view of the many Tangs listed here.
From the Aquacon Fish Catalog, click on any of the underlined blue catalog numbers at the left and you'll get a photo view of the many Tangs listed here.
Tang Fish Index
From the FINS Fish Index, a large collection of Tang photos containing fish of the Acanthurus, Ctenochaetus, Naso and Zebrasoma species.
From the FINS Fish Index, a large collection of Tang photos containing fish of the Acanthurus, Ctenochaetus, Naso and Zebrasoma species.
Yellow Tang
From Scott Brown's Reef Sources Photo Gallery, a shot of Scott's Zebrasomas flavescens with some general comments about care.
From Scott Brown's Reef Sources Photo Gallery, a shot of Scott's Zebrasomas flavescens with some general comments about care.