Neptune’s rating:
61- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyDifficult
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish200 L
- OriginIndo-pacific Region
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityModerate
- RarityRare
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
- VibrancyVery Vibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Achilles tang
The Achilles tang (Acanthurus achilles) is a strikingly colored marine fish with a predominantly black body, a vibrant orange patch near the tail, and a blue outline along its dorsal and anal fins. Originating from the Pacific Ocean, particularly around Hawaii, this species features a distinctive teardrop shape. It is highly regarded in the aquarium hobby for its vivid appearance but is known to require careful attention due to its specific care requirements.