Suggested Tank
125+ gallons
Max Size
15 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Sailfin Tang is a saltwater fish known for its striking appearance and active behavior. It's named for its large, sail-like dorsal fin and its body is covered in vibrant patterns of blue, yellow, and green. This fish is quite popular among aquarists due to its ability to control algae growth in the tank.
Reef Safe
Yes, the Sailfin Tang is considered reef safe but may nibble on soft or stony corals when underfed.
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.
For Sale
Price History
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Desjardinii)
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$ 161.00 | Reef Beauties | May 8, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 96.00 | Live Aquaria | May 8, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 108.00 | Live Aquaria | May 7, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 65.00 | The Coral Reef | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 38.00 | The Coral Reef | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 16.00 | The Coral Reef | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 110.00 | Candy Corals | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 120.00 | Live Aquaria | May 5, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 108.00 | Live Aquaria | May 4, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 49.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 29, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 64.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 28, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 55.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 24, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 79.00 | The Coral Reef | Apr 24, 2025 | View |
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Desjardinii Sailfin Tang
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$ 101.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 23, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 49.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 23, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 120.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 22, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 99.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 22, 2025 | View |
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Desjardinii)
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$ 120.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 21, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 16.00 | The Coral Reef | Apr 21, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 90.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 21, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 102.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 20, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 120.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 19, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 110.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 18, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 108.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 18, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 120.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 17, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 79.00 | The Coral Reef | Apr 16, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang, Desjardini
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$ 108.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 14, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 12, 2025 | View |
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Desjardinii)
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$ 151.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 10, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 88.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 3, 2025 | View |
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang - ZEBRASOMA DESJARDINII
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$ 90.00 | Aquarium Fish Depot | Mar 31, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Mar 29, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 70.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 29, 2025 | View |
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Desjardinii Sailfin Tang
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$ 106.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 21, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 51.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 21, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 170.00 | Marine Collectors | Mar 19, 2025 | View |
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang
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$ 100.00 | Marine Collectors | Mar 19, 2025 | View |
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Desjardinii Sailfin Tang SMALL
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$ 100.00 | Fragbox Corals | Mar 17, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang - South Pacific
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$ 85.00 | World Wide Coral | Mar 10, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
Zebrasoma veliferum
