Chocolate Tang
Acanthurus pyroferus
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Suggested Tank
100+ gallons
Max Size
8 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Chocolate Tang, also known as the Brown Tang, is a popular saltwater fish known for its unique coloration and active behavior. It has a dark brown body with a white or yellow tail, and a white mark on the cheek between the eyes and mouth.
Reef Safe
Yes, the Chocolate Tang is considered reef safe but may nip at large-polyped stony corals and clam mantles.
Environment
The Chocolate Tang prefers a well-lit tank with plenty of live rocks for grazing and hiding. It requires a large tank to provide enough swimming space and to dilute the waste products.
Behavior
This species is known to be very active and will often be seen swimming around in the aquarium. It is generally peaceful but can become territorial and exhibit semi-aggressive behavior if it feels its territory is threatened.
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Price History
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Aug 28, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Aug 24, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 88.00 | Reef Beauties | Aug 23, 2025 | View |
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Eibli Mimic Tang
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$ 135.00 | The Coral Reef | Aug 23, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 127.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 22, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 70.00 | Live Aquaria | Jun 26, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Jun 19, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 75.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Jun 11, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 75.00 | Live Aquaria | May 31, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 75.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | May 29, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | May 28, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 63.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | May 23, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 75.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | May 12, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 74.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | May 10, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 85.00 | Reef Beauties | May 10, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 150.00 | Candy Corals | May 9, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 75.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | May 9, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 150.00 | Candy Corals | May 9, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | May 8, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 103.00 | Reef Beauties | May 8, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 135.00 | Reef Beauties | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 80.00 | Live Aquaria | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | May 5, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 80.00 | Live Aquaria | May 1, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 30, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 75.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 29, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 75.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 25, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 71.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 23, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 135.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 22, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 103.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 20, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 20, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 70.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 20, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 150.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 18, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 71.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 17, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 80.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 17, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 71.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 11, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 132.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 10, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 80.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 9, 2025 | View |
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Lemon Tang
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$ 85.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 8, 2025 | View |
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Half Black Mimic Tang
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$ 71.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 6, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
Acanthurus pyroferus
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