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Purple tang

Zebrasoma xanthurum

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  • Common NamesYellowtail Tang, Yellowtail Surgeonfish, Purple Tang
  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • Liters per Fish200 L
  • OriginRed Sea, Gulf Of Aden, And The Arabian Sea
  • pH8.1 - 8.4
  • PopularityPopular
  • 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 Purple tang

The Purple tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) is a vibrantly colored marine fish, primarily purple in hue, with a yellow tail and a distinct yellow accent on the pectoral fins. Originating from the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea, it is distinguished by its laterally compressed body and a disk-like shape. Well-regarded within the aquarium hobby, the Purple tang is popular for its striking appearance but is known to require a well-maintained marine environment to thrive.

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