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Zebrasoma xanthurum
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| Yellowtail Tang | |
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| Yellowtail Tang | |
| Species | Zebrasoma xanthurum |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L) |
| Size | 25.4 cm
8-10 " (20.3-25.4cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Yellowtail Tang, Yellowtail Sailfin Tang, Blue Surgeonfish, Yellowtail Surgeonfish, Purple Tang
[edit] Synonyms
- Acanthurus xanthurus
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Unknown.
[edit] Diet
- A herbivorous fish, will take dried seaweed, marine algae, mysid shrimp, Spirulina, blanched Romaine Lettuce or fresh seaweed.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- They are sensitive to water quality, needs an SG of 1.020 - 1.025.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
 Yellowtail Tang |
