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Databases compiled from the Ministry of Primary Industries list of Tropical fish allowed to be imported into New Zealand.
Freshwater Fish A toH.
Freshwater Fish I to Z.
Tropical Marine Fish .
Killifish on list
Marine Invertebrates.
Exotic Reptiles and Amphibians
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Zebrasoma xanthurum
Purple Tang
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/12023
This fish is from the Western Indian Ocean to the Persian Gulf region.
Reef compatible. can be aggressive to other Tangs and new fish put in tank.
Min. Tank Size 600 litres.
Size 38 cm
Sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.5
Temp. 23 -28 °C
Water Hardness 8-10 °d
Diet Herbivore Tangs will eat meaty foods but it is important that they are offered plenty of marine based seaweed (Nori), algae and frozen marine preparations.