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Convict Tang
Convict Tang
Scientific Name
Acanthurus triostegus
Reef Compatible
Yes
Care Level
Intermediate
Disposition
Peaceful
Min. Tank Size
75 gallons
Mature Size
11 inches
Diet
Herbivore
Range
Fiji, Indo-Pacific, Tahiti
Size Class
8
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Other Common Names
Convict Surgeonfish, Manini Tang
Description
The Convict Surgeonfish is one of the more interesting in coloration. Though it’s white and black striped appearance may seem rather plain, the coloration this fish takes on under good lighting is quite striking. May sometimes tend to be a little aggressive with other Convict Surgeonfish, can be kept in groups providing they are all added simultaneously. A school of Convict Surgeonfish makes for a great display in a larger home aquarium or public facility. Is likely to be harassed and bullied by other tangs and is best kept with other peaceful Acanthurids such as Naso and Sailfin Tangs. Beneficial in helping pick at hair algae, the Convict Surgeon will spend their day picking at rockwork and occasionally sand in search for hair algae to eat.
Diet
In the wild, Tangs spend their entire day swimming around on the reef in search of marine algae and meaty bits of food they can find. If underfed, it is often noted that tangs will likely pick at large polyp stony corals. It is recommended to feed dried marine algae (Nori), Spirulina Flakes, and frozen mysis shrimp. Tangs quite easily adjust to captive diets and will eventually eat flake and pellet foods as well. It is recommended to soak flake food in some type of vitamin supplement like Selcon or a garlic supplement in order to help the fish fight off any possible parasite infestation and offer balanced nutrition.
Item #
Description
Price
Quantity
Stock Status
002537
Convict Tang , Small: over 1-1.5", Indo Pacific
$99.99
002539
Convict Tang , Medium: over 1.5-3.5", Indo Pacific
$129.99
$90.99
002540
Convict Tang , Large: over 3.5-5.5", Indo Pacific
$149.99
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