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Suggested Tank
75+ gallons
Max Size
8 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Yellow Tang is a vibrantly colored, medium-sized saltwater fish that is popular in the aquarium trade. It is known for its bright yellow coloration, oval body shape, and long, continuous dorsal and anal fins. It has a sharp spine located on both sides of the caudal area, which is used as a defensive tool.
Reef Safe
Yes, Yellow Tangs are considered reef safe. They can live harmoniously with corals and invertebrates without causing any harm.
Environment
Yellow Tangs thrive in a well-lit tank with plenty of hiding spots and live rock for grazing. The tank should have a strong water flow to mimic their natural habitat.
Behavior
Yellow Tangs are active swimmers and need plenty of open space. They are generally peaceful but can be territorial and aggressive to their own kind or similar species. They are known to use their sharp caudal spine in fights for dominance and territorial disputes.
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Owner Reviews
Lauren
@LaurenBys
A great tang with loads of personality. Mine unfortunately injured itself on a rock due to stress (had low oxygen in the tank) and did not recover. They’re also fairly bossy around the tank, and with other tangs there can be some sliced fins. However that may be less of a problem in a larger system with more territory. If you get one from Biota you’ll be surprised how fast they grow and how quickly they color up. Like with all tangs feed them nori daily and they’ll be massive and fat in no time.
Deleted User
@deleted
Great fish. Biota here. Definitely tries to fluff his stuff against a 2x larger gem. Bullies my tommei a bit. Overall would get another if anything happened.
Karam
@Karam86552
One of the most popular tangs in the hobby. Very vibrant in color is very active and eats mostly anything. If you ever get a chance to keep one tank raised or wild they are a gem as once they are comfortable with you they allow you to pet them. A good 4ft tank will allow this fish to have swim space. They eat and graze on algea all the time. Reef safe. The yellow tang will be aggressive towards other tangs once it has established and especially towards its own family and the powder family. Be very careful but once established and went through proper qt they are wonderful additions!
Jared
@Babado
A beautiful addition to any reef tank
For Sale
Price History
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 29, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 29, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 28, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 28, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 27, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 27, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 21, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 19, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 18, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 17, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 17, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 16, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 16, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 15, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 14, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 13, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 13, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 12, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 12, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 10, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 10, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang (Captive Bred)
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$ 200.00 | Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish | Dec 9, 2025 | View |
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Captive Bred Yellow Tang
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$ 300.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 9, 2025 | View |
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Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
