Powder Brown Tang

Acanthurus japonicus

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Suggested Tank

125+ gallons

Max Size

8 inches

Difficulty

Medium

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive

Description

The Powder Brown Tang, also known as the Powder Brown Surgeonfish, is a popular saltwater fish known for its striking colors. It has a brown body with a white mark on its cheek between the eyes and mouth, and a yellow dorsal fin.

Reef Safe

Yes, it is considered safe for reef tanks but may nibble at large-polyped stony corals and clam mantles.

Environment

The Powder Brown Tang requires a tank with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. It prefers a strong, varied current and well-oxygenated water.

Behavior

This species is generally peaceful, but may exhibit territorial behavior towards other Tangs. It is best to keep only one per tank unless the tank is large enough to support multiple.

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Owner Reviews

Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👎 No
What You Feed: Nori, dry and frozen mixed foods

This guys is the king of my tank. Will chase other tangs around. Will get ich from time to time.

Reef Safe: Yes, with Caution
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Medium
Min Tank Size: 90 Gallons

Price History

Average Price:
$ 91.58
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Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 96.00 Live Aquaria Sep 25, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 100.00 Live Aquaria Sep 21, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 63.00 Reef Beauties Sep 21, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 120.00 Live Aquaria Sep 20, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
$ 89.00 Reef Beauties Sep 18, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 100.00 Live Aquaria Sep 17, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
$ 63.00 Reef Beauties Sep 12, 2025 View
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
$ 87.00 Reef Beauties Sep 7, 2025 View
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$ 63.00 Reef Beauties Sep 5, 2025 View
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$ 87.00 Reef Beauties Aug 31, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
$ 89.00 Reef Beauties Aug 28, 2025 View
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
$ 87.00 Reef Beauties Aug 24, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
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$ 102.00 Candy Corals Aug 22, 2025 View
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Powder Brown Tang
$ 70.00 Live Aquaria Jun 12, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 100.00 Live Aquaria Jun 6, 2025 View
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Powder Brown Tang
$ 105.00 Live Aquaria May 31, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 100.00 Live Aquaria May 28, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 105.00 Live Aquaria May 27, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 100.00 Live Aquaria May 26, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 120.00 Aqua SD May 22, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 96.00 Live Aquaria May 21, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 100.00 Live Aquaria May 20, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 105.00 Live Aquaria May 15, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
$ 63.00 Reef Beauties May 10, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 96.00 Candy Corals May 9, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 120.00 Candy Corals May 9, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
$ 87.00 Reef Beauties May 8, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
$ 63.00 Reef Beauties May 6, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 84.00 Live Aquaria Apr 27, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 108.00 Candy Corals Apr 22, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 120.00 Candy Corals Apr 18, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 100.00 Live Aquaria Apr 17, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 80.00 Live Aquaria Apr 13, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
$ 85.00 Reef Beauties Apr 12, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 70.00 Live Aquaria Apr 12, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 100.00 Live Aquaria Apr 11, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
$ 63.00 Reef Beauties Apr 10, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 105.00 Live Aquaria Apr 8, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 100.00 Live Aquaria Apr 3, 2025 View
Powder Brown Tang
Powder Brown Tang
$ 72.00 Live Aquaria Apr 2, 2025 View

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