White Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
Fish in the family Acanthuridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Bright yellow body with a flattened, disc-like shape typical of surgeonfish. Venomous spines located on both sides of the base of the tail are used for defense and territorial displays.
Diet and feeding
Feed primarily high-quality marine algae, seaweed sheets (nori), and spirulina. Supplement with quality herbivore pellets. In the wild they graze on macroalgae and turf algae; captive specimens require frequent vegetable matter to remain healthy and reduce aggression.
Difficulty and care for the White Tang
Moderate - Rare, expensive white morph variant. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Hawaiian Islands and nearby Indo-Pacific reefs.
Keeper notes
Rare, expensive white morph variant. The true white morph (not the tang with ich). Highly sought after by collectors.
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