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Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum)

Purple Tang

Zebrasoma xanthurum

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Striking and hardy, but one of the more aggressive Zebrasoma tangs, especially toward other tangs. Add it last.

Adult size
10 in
Smallest tank
125 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Herbivore: nori and algae sheets daily
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Cerith SnailBlue-leg Hermit CrabNassarius SnailAstrea SnailYellow Clown GobyScarlet Reef Hermit CrabTrochus SnailNeon Goby

Think twice about

Kole Tang — fights other tangsTomini Tang — fights other tangsYellow Tang — fights other tangsBlue Hippo Tang — fights other tangsSailfin Tang — fights other tangs

Easy corals it leaves alone

Kenya Tree CoralGreen Star PolypsDevil’s Hand LeatherToadstool LeatherColt CoralMontipora Digitata

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.