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.