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 | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 103.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 117.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 94.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 94.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 100.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 117.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 17, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 17, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 16, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 15, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 14, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 100.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 13, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 13, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 100.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 12, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 12, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate (Yel.Mimic) Tang - Acanthurus pyroferus
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$ 73.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 10, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 10, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 9, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 9, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate (Yel.Mimic) Tang - Acanthurus pyroferus
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$ 73.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 9, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 8, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 8, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 90.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 7, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 7, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 7, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate (Yel.Mimic) Tang - Acanthurus pyroferus
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$ 80.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 7, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 6, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 90.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 6, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
|
$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 6, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate (Yel.Mimic) Tang - Acanthurus pyroferus
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$ 80.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 6, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 5, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 90.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 5, 2025 | View |
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