Scopas Tang

Scopas Tang (Zebrasoma scopas)

Maximum size:
40cm?, rarely seen above 15cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
250 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. 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 Scopas Tang per aquarium, can be kept in a shoal in a large aquarium, if all added at the same time.

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 8cm Scopas 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.