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Sailfin Tang

Zebrasoma veliferum

The Sailfin Tang is popular with experienced aquarists due stunning colouration and tall sail like fins. Best kept individually unless, in a large aquarium as it will fight with other sail fins, but is not aggressive with other tangs.

It requires a tank of 500 litres or larger with plenty open water for it to swim in and live rock to graze on. Tangs will eat meaty foods, but should also be supplemented with vegetarian matter like Nori to keep them healthy. They usually adapt well to frozen and even dried foods, but benefit from the addition of some vegetable material like Nori.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small 2cm - 4cm, Medium 4cm - 6cm

Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.

Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum)
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Fish Statistics

Minimum Tank Size:
500 litres
Diet:
Carnivore
Origin:
Coral Sea, Fiji, Indo-Pacific, Tahiti
Temp (C):
22-27 C
Max Size:
35cm
Family:
Acanthuridae
Reef Compatible:
Yes
Temperament:
Peaceful
pH:
8.1 - 8.4
Salinity:
1.020-1.025
Care Level:
Moderate
Compatibility:
See Tank Mates Chart below

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