Goldrim Tang

Goldrim Tang (Acanthurus japonicus)

Maximum size:
20cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
300 litres

Difficulty:
Moderate

Feeding:
Will eat frozen Mysis & 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, don't keep with other fish of a similar body shape or colouration, but should mix well with other similar size fish.

Other information.
Can be prone to Whitespot, we would recommend an using an Ultraviolet Steriliser, especially reef aquarium where treatment would be difficult. Goldrims are an active swimmer, ensure the aquarium has plenty of open space

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo of a 8cm Goldrim taken at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations and lighting conditions.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve stock for 2 days.
All our marine stock is hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days before being offered for sale.