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.
For Sale
Price History
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 16, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 15, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 14, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 13, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 12, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 11, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 10, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 9, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 8, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 7, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 87.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 75.00 | Aqua SD | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 75.00 | Aqua SD | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 87.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 83.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 75.00 | Aqua SD | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 130.00 | The Coral Reef | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 83.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 75.00 | Aqua SD | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 75.00 | Aqua SD | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 83.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 83.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 1, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Jan 1, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Jan 1, 2026 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 83.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 31, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 31, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 31, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 83.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 30, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 30, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 30, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
Acanthurus japonicus
