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Purple Tang
(Zebrasoma xanthurum)
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Maximum Length: 9.9 in.
Care Level: Moderate
Family: Acanthuridae
Reef Compatibility: Excellent
Minimum Aquarium Size: 60 gal.
Range: Red Sea
Diet: Herbivore- herbivore preparations, macro algae
Water Conditions: 74-80 F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
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Notes: The Purple Tang is prized for its brilliant purple and yellow coloration and is a great choice for either the reef aquarium or fish only aquarium. Is often aggressive towards other Tangs of the same Zebrasoma genus. Keep only one per tank unless a mated pair can be added together. Can usually be kept with other tangs from a different genus. Be sure to provide plenty of open swimming space and hiding places.
Feed a diet rich in vegetable matter including frozen herbivore foods, dried seaweed, or live macro algae to help the Purple Tang retain its color and prevent lateral line erosion.
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