Yellow Tang

• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Bold
• Diet: Herbivore
• Origin: Hawaii
• Reef Safe: Yes
• Coral Safe: Yes
• Invertebrate Safe: Yes
• Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
• Acclimation Time: 3+ hours

The Yellow Tang is one of the most recognizable saltwater aquarium fish available. They are bright yellow in color, have a long continuous dorsal and anal fins and crescent tailfins. The scalpel at the base of their tailfin is very sharp and is used by the fish for protection from predators as well as a way of establishing itself with other fish. The Yellow Tang does very well in either reef or fish-only tanks. They can be kept in groups of 3 or more, or singly. They are voracious algae eaters.The Surgeonfish family consists of fish that are colorful, thin-bodied, and usually have an oval shape. These fish are usually seen at reefs eating algae all day long.