Tangs & Surgeonfish-Within this family, the hobbyist will find everything from aquarium staples to rare collector fish. They derive their family name from the Greek meaning “thorn tail,” but are better known to aquarists as surgeo
Tangs & Surgeonfish-Within this family, the hobbyist will find everything from aquarium staples to rare collector fish. They derive their family name from the Greek meaning “thorn tail,” but are better known to aquarists as surgeonfish, doctorfish or tangs. Members of this family have a well-deserved place in most aquarist’s hearts based on their interesting behavior, natural algae-grazing tendency and longevity.