Indian Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma desjardinii)
Fish in the family Acanthuridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Yellow to golden-orange body with a dark spot on the gill cover; tall, sail-like dorsal fin with concentric blue rings and lines. Caudal fin is crescent-shaped with similar blue markings.
Diet and feeding
Primary herbivore requiring copious amounts of marine algae and seaweed. Offer dried nori, spirulina, and macroalgae daily. Supplement with occasional meaty foods like mysis shrimp to round out nutrition.
Difficulty and care for the Indian Sailfin Tang
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head, Columnaris Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and extending to the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesia.
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