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Suggested Tank
125+ gallons
Max Size
15.5 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A large, disc-bodied Zebrasoma with alternating dark and pale vertical bands broken by fine yellow speckling, and enormous dorsal and anal fins it erects into a sail-like profile when displaying. Generally peaceful with unrelated tankmates but territorial toward other tangs and similar-shaped fish, so it should be added last or alongside other tangs in a very large system. Needs long open swimming lanes, brisk oxygenated flow, and a constant supply of algae, clip nori daily and supplement with spirulina-based prepared foods to prevent HLLE and thinning.
Reef Safe
Yes
Environment
The Sailfin Tang prefers a well-decorated aquarium with plenty of hiding spots. It needs a lot of swimming space due to its active nature. This fish also requires high water quality and regular water changes.
Behavior
This species is very active and spends most of its time swimming and grazing on algae. While generally peaceful, the Sailfin Tang can be territorial towards other tangs and similar-looking fish.
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Owner Reviews
Doug Lange
@Duddits32221
This has been my favorite fish in every tank I have ever own. Not only stunning colors but great personality, easy feeder and always a great community fish. From tanks of 60 gallons to my largest being 180 gallons. Reef safe, active swimmer and grazes the rocks picking out an algae you may have. Favorite thing to do is feed him/her nori or lettuce from an algae clip. How friendly can these fish be? Mine likes to eat from hand and likes to be pet when he/she sees my hand in the tank for maintenance. 10/10 recommend
Brittney
@MalEficent
I LOVE my sailfin! He is awesome. He’s so active. Loves being hand fed. Every time I’m looking at the tank he’s up in my face wanting attention and food. Very interactive fish. Anytime I’m in the tank he’s at my hand looking for me to feed him. He eats algae off my rocks. He’s big so he’s dominant in my tank right now and he knows it but he’s all bark no bite from what I’ve seen.
Christian
@Christian27484
Very interesting and active fish, great addition to a reef. The only reason I wouldn’t get another one is because the Desjardini looks better in my opinion.
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Questions, photos and advice about Sailfin Tang from ReefBay members
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Waiting for the day for the clownfish to host the anemone
@ReefNChill · 6 replies
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Big water change and filter cleaning to combat my algae problem. Dosed...
@trev · 3 replies
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New addition to the display!
@MalEficent · 3 replies
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Haven’t posted in a while sorry if the anemone looks shrimpy
@Crocboi1 · 2 replies
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Reef tank post by MalEficent
@MalEficent · 2 replies
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Sorry for the crappy video quality 🫠 just enjoying my tank!
@MalEficent · 2 replies
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Sailfin Tang
Zebrasoma veliferum
