Purple Tang

Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurus)
AKA Yellowtail Tang

Maximum size:
Exceptionally up to 35cm, rarely seen above 15cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
300 litres

Difficulty:
Easy

Feeding:
Will eat frozen Mysis & Spirulina enriched Brineshrimp, will take dried foods readily when settled. Appreciates some vegetable matter e.g. dried seaweed.

Reef safe:
Considered reef safe. Will graze on algae

Compatibility:
Like many Tangs can be aggressive to newcomers once established, Purple Tangs more so than others. Don't keep with other fish of a similar body shape or colouration, but should mix well with other similar size fish. Only keep one Purple Tang per aquarium. Colours become more intense in an aquarium with plenty of live rock upon which they can graze.

Other information.
Tangs of the Zebrasoma family are more resistant to Whitespot than other Tangs.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo of a 10cm Purple Tang taken at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations and lighting conditions.

Our Tangs are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.