Tang & Surgeonfish Profiles
Many fish in this family are delicate to keep, prone to contracting saltwater ich, and do not commune well together, but are some of the most most popular fishes kept in saltwater aquariums. True natural algae eaters, here is a collection species photo, characteristic, aquarium care, and other profile information to learn about Tangs and Surgeonfishes.
Yellow Tang Profile
The striking Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) is one of the most popular fish for saltwater aquariums. This herbivore is easy to keep and is entirely reef safe.
The striking Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) is one of the most popular fish for saltwater aquariums. This herbivore is easy to keep and is entirely reef safe.
Achilles Tang Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, and more aquarium care profile information about the Achilles Tang (Acanthurus achilles). A delicate surgeonfish to care for and hard to acclimate species, the Achilles Tang requires much attention. It is highly susceptible to contracting ich, and can have problems with HLLE.
A photo with identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, and more aquarium care profile information about the Achilles Tang (Acanthurus achilles). A delicate surgeonfish to care for and hard to acclimate species, the Achilles Tang requires much attention. It is highly susceptible to contracting ich, and can have problems with HLLE.
Powder Brown Tang Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, and more aquarium care profile information about the Powder Brown Tang or Surgeonfish (Acanthurus japonicus). A popular aquarium species, but one that is not easy to care for, the Powder brown Tang requires much attention. It is highly susceptible to contracting ich, can have problems with HLLE, and often is hard to acclimate.
A photo with identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, and more aquarium care profile information about the Powder Brown Tang or Surgeonfish (Acanthurus japonicus). A popular aquarium species, but one that is not easy to care for, the Powder brown Tang requires much attention. It is highly susceptible to contracting ich, can have problems with HLLE, and often is hard to acclimate.
Powder Blue Tang Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, and more aquarium care profile information about the Powder Blue Tang or Surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucosternon). A very popular fish with aquarists, but one that is not easy to care for, the Powder Blue Tang requires much attention. It is highly susceptible to contracting ich, and can have problems with HLLE.
A photo with identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, and more aquarium care profile information about the Powder Blue Tang or Surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucosternon). A very popular fish with aquarists, but one that is not easy to care for, the Powder Blue Tang requires much attention. It is highly susceptible to contracting ich, and can have problems with HLLE.
Pacific Blue Tang Profile
A photo with identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, and other aquarium care profile information about the Pacific Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus). Other common names for this fish are Hippo Tang, Blue Regal Tang, and Palette Surgeonfish, but it is most often recognized as Dory from the movie Finding Nemo.
A photo with identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding, and other aquarium care profile information about the Pacific Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus). Other common names for this fish are Hippo Tang, Blue Regal Tang, and Palette Surgeonfish, but it is most often recognized as Dory from the movie Finding Nemo.
Black Longnose Tang (Zebrasoma rostratum)
From your About Guides Fish Picks Archive, a photo with identification, characteristic and diet information about the Black Longnose Tang, also known as the Black Tang, Black Longnose Sailfin, and other common names.
From your About Guides Fish Picks Archive, a photo with identification, characteristic and diet information about the Black Longnose Tang, also known as the Black Tang, Black Longnose Sailfin, and other common names.
Tang & Surgeonfish Family Profile
From your About Guides, a complete and comprehensive overview on the general identification, characteristics, and dietary requirements of fish found in the the family Acanthruidae.
From your About Guides, a complete and comprehensive overview on the general identification, characteristics, and dietary requirements of fish found in the the family Acanthruidae.
Tang & Surgeonfish Profiles
From your About Guides Fish Picks Archive, photos, identification and care information about Tangs and Surgeonfishes found in Hawaiian, as well as other tropical waters.
From your About Guides Fish Picks Archive, photos, identification and care information about Tangs and Surgeonfishes found in Hawaiian, as well as other tropical waters.
Healing Of A Purple Tang With LLE
From the Reefer's Realm Article Index, an excellent detailed account of how this fish was treated and healed of Lateral Line Erosion through proper care and nutrition. Photos included.
From the Reefer's Realm Article Index, an excellent detailed account of how this fish was treated and healed of Lateral Line Erosion through proper care and nutrition. Photos included.
Black Longnose Tang (Zebrasoma rostratum)
From the fishbase.org Database Archive, a photo with profile information about this rare and expensive fish. Common name, distribution, more pictures, and many other resources are provided on this page.
From the fishbase.org Database Archive, a photo with profile information about this rare and expensive fish. Common name, distribution, more pictures, and many other resources are provided on this page.
Surgeonfish & Tang Profiles
From the Exotic Tropicals Encyclopedia Marine Fish section, a general overview about the Family Acanthuridae, with a large collection of individual listing to learn about the identfication, characteristics and care of each species. Photos included.
From the Exotic Tropicals Encyclopedia Marine Fish section, a general overview about the Family Acanthuridae, with a large collection of individual listing to learn about the identfication, characteristics and care of each species. Photos included.
Tang Profiles
From the saltwaterfish.com Fish Index, just click on the "Tangs" category for profiles on the Yellow, Regal or Hippo, Purple, Naso, Clown, Achilles, Powder Blue & Brown, Sailfin, Zebra or Sohol, and Chevron Tangs. Most include a species photo.
From the saltwaterfish.com Fish Index, just click on the "Tangs" category for profiles on the Yellow, Regal or Hippo, Purple, Naso, Clown, Achilles, Powder Blue & Brown, Sailfin, Zebra or Sohol, and Chevron Tangs. Most include a species photo.
Zebrasoma Tangs Profile
By Albert Thiel from the Thiel Infobase Saltwater Library II, a very detailed outline about Tang species of the Zebrasoma genus (i.e. Yellow, Sailfin, Scopas, Purple) for learning about their care and feeding.
By Albert Thiel from the Thiel Infobase Saltwater Library II, a very detailed outline about Tang species of the Zebrasoma genus (i.e. Yellow, Sailfin, Scopas, Purple) for learning about their care and feeding.