Koi Tang
Zebrasoma scopas
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Suggested Tank
125+ gallons
Max Size
12 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Koi Tang is a rare piebald color morph of the scopas tang, showing irregular patches of white, orange-gold, black and sometimes blue over the normal brown body, with the tall dorsal and anal fins and disc-shaped profile typical of Zebrasoma. It is an active, constantly grazing herbivore that is peaceful with most tankmates but territorial toward other tangs and similarly shaped fish, so it should be added last or kept as the only Zebrasoma. Give it a long tank with open swimming room, plenty of live rock for grazing, strong flow and high oxygen, plus daily nori, well-fed specimens are calmer, better colored and far less prone to ich and HLLE.
Reef Safe
Yes
Environment
Koi Tangs require a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. They thrive in stable water conditions with a temperature range of 72-78°F, pH of 8.1-8.4, and specific gravity of 1.020-1.025.
Behavior
Koi Tangs are generally active swimmers and are known for their constant grazing on algae. They can be territorial, especially towards other tangs.
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Billy
@billy
I currently have a juvenile by its self in a frag tank. It completely got rid of all the hair algae.
Jeremiah
@Jeremiah80484
Very beautiful fish. Loves to pick for algae. Will turn fully black if they feel threatened. Some times will fight other fish (tangs) mostly. Really active.
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Koi Tang
Zebrasoma scopas
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