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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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 29, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 28, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 27, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 26, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 25, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 24, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 23, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 22, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 21, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 20, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 19, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 18, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 17, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 16, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 15, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 14, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 13, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 12, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 11, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 10, 2026 | View |
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 9, 2026 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 8, 2026 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 7, 2026 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Lemonpeel Mimic Tang
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$ 130.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Lemonpeel Mimic Tang
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$ 130.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 117.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Lemonpeel Mimic Tang
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$ 130.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 117.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Lemonpeel Mimic Tang
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$ 130.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 117.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Lemonpeel Mimic Tang
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$ 130.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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