Mimic Tang
Acanthurus pyroferus
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Suggested Tank
125+ gallons
Max Size
10 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Mimic Tang is a unique saltwater fish known for its ability to mimic the color and patterns of other fish species as a defense mechanism. It has a striking yellow body with blue and black markings. This fish is popular among aquarists for its vibrant colors and interesting behavior.
Reef Safe
Yes, the Mimic Tang is considered reef safe but may nip at soft and stony polyp corals, as well as certain types of invertebrates.
Environment
Mimic Tangs require a large tank with plenty of swimming space and hiding spots. They prefer a well-lit tank with strong water movement.
Behavior
Mimic Tangs are active swimmers and will spend most of their time exploring their surroundings. They can be territorial with other Tangs and similar species.
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Price History
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 27, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 103.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 27, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 117.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 27, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 27, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 103.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 117.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 103.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 117.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
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$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 103.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
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$ 117.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Chocolate Tang
|
$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
|
$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
|
|
Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
|
$ 103.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
|
|
Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
|
$ 117.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
|
|
Chocolate Tang
|
$ 110.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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|
Halfblack Mimic Tang (Acanthurus Chronixis)
|
$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
|
|
Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
|
$ 103.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Philippine Yellow Tang (Acanthurus Pyroferus)
|
$ 117.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
|
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Chocolate Tang
|
$ 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
|
$ 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
|
$ 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
|
$ 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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Acanthurus pyroferus
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