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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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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 88.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 88.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 53.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 53.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin tang (Zebrasoma velifer)
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$ 55.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 53.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin tang (Zebrasoma velifer)
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$ 55.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Desjardinii)
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$ 115.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 53.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Desjardinii)
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$ 115.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 17, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 53.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 17, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 17, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 53.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 16, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 16, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 15, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 14, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin tang (Zebrasoma velifer)
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$ 55.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 14, 2025 | View |
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang
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$ 150.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 14, 2025 | View |
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang
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$ 135.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 14, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 53.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 13, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 13, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin tang (Zebrasoma velifer)
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$ 55.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 13, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 53.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 12, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 12, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin tang (Zebrasoma velifer)
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$ 55.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 12, 2025 | View |
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Desjardinii)
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$ 120.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 53.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 65.00 | The Coral Reef | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin tang (Zebrasoma velifer)
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$ 55.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Desjardinii)
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$ 120.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 10, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Veliferum)
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$ 53.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 10, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
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$ 90.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 10, 2025 | View |
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Desjardini Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma Desjardinii)
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$ 120.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 9, 2025 | View |
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Sailfin Tang
Zebrasoma veliferum
