Purple Tang, Zebrasoma xanthurus

Latin Name:
 

Zebrasoma xanthurus
 

Common Name:
 

Purple Tang

Also known as:
 

Red Sea Purple Tang, Yellowtail Tang
 

Fast Facts:

This beautiful Red Sea fish is purple with a yellow tail. The purple tang is typically among the more aggressive members of the genus, and is very hardy. It may chase fish with similar feeding behavior or shape, but typically gets along well in the community tank. Provide this active fish with some swimming room, as well as suitable hiding places. Large purple tangs are still seldom collected, but small and medium sizes are relatively common.
 

Range in Nature:
 

Red Sea

Minimum Aquarium Size:
 

20

Diet and Feeding:
 

Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets.
 

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult):
 

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Reef Aquarium Compatibility:

Great for a reef tank. Will eat some algae.

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