Lavendar Tang
Acanthurus nigrofuscus
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Suggested Tank
125+ gallons
Max Size
8 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A compact, oval-bodied surgeonfish with olive-brown to lavender-gray coloration, fine orange spotting across the face and cheeks, blue-edged fins and dark blotches at the rear dorsal and anal fin bases. It is a tireless grazer that will not bother corals or clams, making it a useful filamentous-algae control fish, but it can be territorial toward other tangs and similarly shaped fish. Give it a long tank of 125 gallons or more with open swimming lanes plus rockwork for refuge, strong flow, high oxygen, and daily vegetable matter to prevent weight loss and lateral line erosion.
Reef Safe
Yes
Environment
The Lavender Tang thrives in a large tank with plenty of hiding places and swimming space. It prefers a brightly lit environment with strong water movement.
Behavior
This species is known to be a very active swimmer and requires plenty of space to move around. It can be aggressive towards other tangs and surgeonfish, especially in smaller aquariums.
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