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Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)

Yellow Tang

Zebrasoma flavescens

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Often sold into small tanks, but needs a long one: about six feet. Aggressive toward other tangs of similar shape.

Adult size
8 in
Smallest tank
100 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Herbivore: nori and algae sheets daily, plus frozen foods
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 tangsPurple Tang — fights other tangsBlue Hippo Tang — fights other tangsSailfin Tang — fights other tangs

Easy corals it leaves alone

Green Star PolypsColt CoralDevil’s Hand LeatherToadstool LeatherKenya Tree CoralDuncan Coral

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.