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Suggested Tank
125+ gallons
Max Size
10 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Whitetail Bristletooth Tang is a vibrant, colorful saltwater fish that is prized for its unique appearance and active behavior. It has a slim, oval-shaped body with a mix of yellow, blue, and white coloration. The fish gets its name from its bristle-like teeth, which it uses to scrape algae off rocks and corals.
Reef Safe
Yes, but with caution. While the Whitetail Bristletooth Tang is generally safe for reef tanks, it can potentially damage corals when it scrapes off algae.
Environment
The Whitetail Bristletooth Tang needs a large tank with plenty of swimming space. It also requires plenty of hiding spots, which can be provided by rocks and corals. The tank should also have a strong water flow to mimic its natural habitat.
Behavior
This species is known for its active behavior. It spends most of its time swimming around the tank, foraging for food. While generally peaceful, it can be territorial towards other Tangs, especially those of the same species.
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Owner Reviews
Brittney
@MalEficent
My bristletooth whitetail is a voracious eater. Constantly out and about grazing on rocks. Eats frozens and nori. Never see her not eating haha. Beautiful fish. Great personality. Never bothers any of her tank mates.
Austin
@ZebraFarm.inc
Beautiful live fish that will east all your alge worry away great fir beginners and great for new tanks there very resilient and love hiding spots to sleep and get away there similar to a dog so give them there fish house
Christian
@Christian27484
One of the most gorgeous fish I’ve ever owned. Excellent algae eater, very hardy, extremely active.
Terry
@TerrysTanks
This is a beautiful tang but more on the shy side. It is an active swimmer and is constantly swimming through the rocks to eat algae, but hides when a person approaches the tank. It can be aggressive towards other bristletooth tangs, but generally peaceful with other types.
Price History
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White Tail Bristletooth Tang
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$ 300.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 19, 2025 | View |
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Whitetail Bristletooth Tang - Tahiti
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$ 268.00 | World Wide Coral | Mar 6, 2025 | View |
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White Tail Bristletooth Tang
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$ 400.00 | Candy Corals | Mar 4, 2025 | View |
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Whitetail Bristletooth Tang - Tahiti
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$ 268.00 | World Wide Coral | Feb 11, 2025 | View |
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White Tail Bristletooth Tang
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$ 320.00 | Candy Corals | Jan 1, 2025 | View |
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White Tail Bristletooth Tang
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$ 400.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 21, 2024 | View |
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White Tail Bristletooth Tang
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$ 400.00 | Candy Corals | Sep 28, 2024 | View |
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Whitetail Bristletooth Tang - Tahiti
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$ 261.00 | World Wide Coral | Sep 10, 2024 | View |
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White Tail Bristletooth Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 19, 2024 | View |
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Whitetail Bristletooth Tang - Tahiti
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$ 261.00 | World Wide Coral | Aug 12, 2024 | View |
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White Tail Bristletooth Tang
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$ 400.00 | Candy Corals | Jul 3, 2024 | View |
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White Tail Bristletooth Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Jun 14, 2024 | View |
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White Tail Bristletooth Tang
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$ 340.00 | Candy Corals | May 18, 2024 | View |
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White Tail Bristletooth Tang
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$ 400.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 1, 2024 | View |
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Whitetail Bristletooth Tang
Ctenochaetus flavicauda
