Chocolate Tang

Acanthurus pyroferus

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Suggested Tank

100+ gallons

Max Size

8 inches

Difficulty

Medium

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive

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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Average Price:
$ 103.93
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$ 103.00 Reef Beauties May 8, 2025 View
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$ 135.00 Candy Corals Apr 22, 2025 View
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$ 103.00 Reef Beauties Apr 20, 2025 View
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$ 61.00 Reef Beauties Apr 20, 2025 View
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$ 150.00 Candy Corals Apr 18, 2025 View
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$ 80.00 Live Aquaria Apr 17, 2025 View
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$ 132.00 Reef Beauties Apr 10, 2025 View
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$ 85.00 Live Aquaria Apr 8, 2025 View
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$ 103.00 Reef Beauties Apr 6, 2025 View
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$ 90.00 Reef Beauties Apr 5, 2025 View
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$ 135.00 Reef Beauties Apr 3, 2025 View
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$ 60.00 Live Aquaria Mar 29, 2025 View
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$ 150.00 Candy Corals Mar 21, 2025 View
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