Zebrasoma rostratum

Longnose surgeonfish, Black Tang

http://www.fishbase.org/summary/25802

This fish  is from the Eastern Central Pacific region.

Reef compatible.  can be aggressive to other Tangs and prone to Ich when newly acclimated..

Min. Tank Size 600 litres.

Size 21 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.

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