Purple Tang

Please read our LIVESTOCK SHIPPING POLICY carefully before placing your order. Difficulty: BeginnerTemperament: Semi-AggressiveLatin Name: Zebrasoma xanthurum Common Names: Purple Tang, Yellowtail TangAdult full size: 10"Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallonsReef Safe: YesUV Required: YesProtein Skimmer: No (Recommended) Foods: Vitamin C soaked ABN Chromo Pellets, ABN Marine Flakes, Seaweed, Brine, Mysis, Bloodworms, LRS: Herbivore Frenzy, LRS: Reef Frenzy, San Francisco Bay Brand: Emerald Entree Description: Purple Tangs originate from the Red Sea to Northern Africa. This is one of the more prized tangs in the marine fish-keeping hobby. They are known by their deep purple color with bright yellow highlights on its pectoral fins and caudal fin. This tang should be fed a balanced diet of both meaty and veggie-based foods. DO NOT mix with other Zebrasoma sp. tangs, unless you're an experienced aquarist that understands the risks of mixing conspecifics.