Suggested Tank
125+ gallons
Max Size
8 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
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
Luis
@Aqua_reefer450
This guys is the king of my tank. Will chase other tangs around. Will get ich from time to time.
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Price History
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 180.00 | Aqua SD | Oct 16, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 96.00 | Live Aquaria | Sep 25, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Sep 21, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 63.00 | Reef Beauties | Sep 21, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 120.00 | Live Aquaria | Sep 20, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 89.00 | Reef Beauties | Sep 18, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Sep 17, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 63.00 | Reef Beauties | Sep 12, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 87.00 | Reef Beauties | Sep 7, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 63.00 | Reef Beauties | Sep 5, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 87.00 | Reef Beauties | Aug 31, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 89.00 | Reef Beauties | Aug 28, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 87.00 | Reef Beauties | Aug 24, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 102.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 22, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 70.00 | Live Aquaria | Jun 12, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Jun 6, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 105.00 | Live Aquaria | May 31, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | May 28, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 105.00 | Live Aquaria | May 27, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | May 26, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 120.00 | Aqua SD | May 22, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 96.00 | Live Aquaria | May 21, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | May 20, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 105.00 | Live Aquaria | May 15, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 63.00 | Reef Beauties | May 10, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 96.00 | Candy Corals | May 9, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 120.00 | Candy Corals | May 9, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 87.00 | Reef Beauties | May 8, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 63.00 | Reef Beauties | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 84.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 27, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 108.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 22, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 120.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 18, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 17, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 80.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 13, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 85.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 12, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 70.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 12, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 11, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 63.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 10, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 105.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 8, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 3, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
Acanthurus japonicus
