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 (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 75.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 75.00 | The Coral Reef | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 75.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 17, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 17, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 17, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 120.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 17, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)
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$ 59.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 16, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 16, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 16, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 15, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 90.00 | Marine Collectors | Dec 15, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
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$ 140.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 14, 2025 | View |
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Powder Brown Tang
Acanthurus japonicus
