Zebrasoma xanthurum
| Common Names: | Purple Sailfin Tang Purple Tang Yellowtail Sailfin Tang Yellowtail Surgeonfish Yellowtail Tang |
| Synonyms: | Zebrasoma xanthurus |
| Family: | Acanthuridae |
| Category: | Acanthuroids |
| Distribution: | Indo Pacific; Indo-Pacific |
| Main Ecosystem: | Reef; Reef |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Territorial |
| Diet: | Herbivore; Herbivore |
| Care: | Not a very difficult fish to care for, as long as there is good water, plenty of light and abundant hiding space. Herbivores in the wild, the Purple Tang will graze on any filamentous algae but will also accept prepared foods, dried or frozen. A variety of foods is strongly recommended. A beta-carotene supplement is advised to stave off lateral line disease. This fish tends to be very aggressive towards other tangs, do not attempt to add another tang, especially with similar body type, into |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 25cm (9.8") Female: 25cm (9.8") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | No distinguishing features. |
| Breeding: | Generally lives singly, but spawns in a group. Generally not possible in captivity. |
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| Main Colours: | Purple, Yellow |
| Markings: | Striped And Spotted |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | terranova |
| Submitted By: | bishopolis |
| Contributors: | sirbooks, terranova |
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