Surgeon Fish, Tangs, Rabbit Fish

Lipstick or Naso Tangs Naso lituratus Description: The Naso tang is brown or grayish overall with a yellow dorsal fin, orange "lips" and orange tail spines. Very larger individuals have long filaments on the upper and lower lobes of the tail. This handsome fish is very active; thus, it is important to provide it with plenty of swimming space. It also needs suitable hiding places. In nature it feeds almost entirely on brown macroalgae and should be offered a wide a variety of foods in the aquarium, including plenty of algae. When stressed it develops a blotchy color pattern. It is usually not overly aggressive toward its tankmates, except possibly members of its own kind. This species of often called the "Nassau" Tang", which is ironic, since they are not found in the Atlantic Ocean. This species is found in the Western and Central Pacific, and is replaced by the nearly identical "Blonde Naso Tang" N. elegans in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. Recommended Tank size: requires a 55 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: Great Reef Fish Level of Care: Fairly easy Small $39.99 Med $59.99 Med/Lrg $79.99 Lrg $109.99 Large Male w/streamers $169.99

Blue Hippo Tangs Paracanthurus hepatus Description: This beautiful fish is royal blue, with a black palette pattern on the side and a yellow tail. Of the thousands of fish available to the trade, this is one of the most popular of them all! It is widely distributed throughout the Central, Southern and Western Pacific, and like all fish collected from many different locations, quality varies from one collection location to another. Beware of cheap specimens. This fish has many widely used common names; It is know as "Hippo Tang", "Regal Tang", "Regal Blue Tang", "Hepatus Tang", "Palette Tang", "Yellow Tail Blue Tang", "Pacific Blue Tang", and any other variation you might imagine. It is shy, especially when first introduced to the aquarium, and should be provided with branching corals or some other suitable shelter sites. This tang will lie on is side (often startling those unaware of it's behavior) if it cannot find a suitable hiding place, or when first introduced into the aquarium. This species is usually more docile than many other Surgeonfishes, and gets along great in a peaceful community tank. Juveniles can be kept in the same tank, but adults often quarrel, unless the tank is very large. Recommended Tank size: requires a 20 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Zooplankton feeder that will also eat some algae. Provide with a varied diet and feed at least a couple of times per day. Reef Compatability: Great reef fish Level of Care: Moderate Small $39.99 Med ium $59.99 Large $89.99 Xlarg e$119.99

Extremely Rare   African Yellow Belly Hippo Tangs Description: This beautiful fish is royal blue, with a black palette pattern on the side and a yellow tail. Of the thousands of fish available to the trade, this is one of the most popular of them all! It is widely distributed throughout the Central, Southern and Western Pacific, and like all fish collected from many different locations, quality varies from one collection location to another. Beware of cheap specimens. This fish has many widely used common names; It is know as "Hippo Tang", "Regal Tang", "Regal Blue Tang", "Hepatus Tang", "Palette Tang", "Yellow Tail Blue Tang", "Pacific Blue Tang", and any other variation you might imagine. It is shy, especially when first introduced to the aquarium, and should be provided with branching corals or some other suitable shelter sites. This tang will lie on is side (often startling those unaware of it's behavior) if it cannot find a suitable hiding place, or when first introduced into the aquarium. This species is usually more docile than many other Surgeonfishes, and gets along great in a peaceful community tank. Juveniles can be kept in the same tank, but adults often quarrel, unless the tank is very large. Recommended Tank size: requires a 20 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Zooplankton feeder that will also eat some algae. Provide with a varied diet and feed at least a couple of times per day. Reef Compatability: Great reef fish Level of Care: Moderate Med ium $119.99 Larg $149.99

Powder Brown Tang Acanthurus nigricans Description: This species is brown overall, with a white band under the eye, yellow along the anal and dorsal fins bases and orange on the outer edges of these two fins. The powder brown is similar to the Gold Rim Tang (Acanthurus nigricans). Both are can be shy when introduced to the aquarium and will require suitable hiding places to refuge in if threatened. The powder brown can be finicky when it comes to adjusting to eating prepared foods, so a tank with a flourishing algae crop or live rock will ensure it gets enough to eat during the acclimation process. Like most tangs, this species can be aggressive toward surgeonfish tankmates once it acclimates, especially members of its own kind (keep only one per tank). Recommended Tank size: requires a 40 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: Great reef fish, fares notably better in reef aquariums than in fish only tanks. Level of Care: Moderate Small $39.99 Medium $49.99 Large $69.99

Achilles Tang (Acanthurus Achilles) Description: This stunning fish is chocolate brown with an orange teardrop-shaped patch around the spine in front of the tail and orange on the tail and at the base of the dorsal and anal fins. This is one of the more demanding members of the Acanthurus clan. In the wild this species prefers turbulent water flow. Provide this active fish with a large tank with plenty of swimming room, as well plenty of hiding places. Keep only one per tank. Offer a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Recommended Tank size: requires a 75 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: Great for a reef tank. Will eat some microalgae. Level of Care: Moderate PLEASE NOTE: **Advanced Aquarist Species, Medium $99.99 Large $119.99

Atlantic Blue Tang Acanthurus coeruleus Description: The adults of this species are blue, while juveniles are yellow with blue trim around the dorsal and anal fins. PLEASE NOTE, if ordering small size, it will be yellow, only large or larger is blue. The larger they grow, the more blue they become. Provide this active fish with plenty of swimming room, as well one or two hiding places. This species is not as aggressive toward its tankmates, but it is prudent to only keep one adult per tank (you can keep an adult and juvenile specimen together). It is usually not overly aggressive towards other fishes, with the possible exception of other herbivores. Recommended Tank size: requires a 55 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: Great reef fish Level of Care: Easy Small $24.99 Medium $34.99 Large $49.99

Clown Tang (Acanthurus lineatus) Description: This beauty has alternating yellow and blue lines running down the body and a white belly. It is very active and needs lots of unobstructed swimming room and clean, highly-oxygenated seawater. It is very susceptible to ich and the aquarist should be prepared for these inevitable infestations. It is capable of instantaneous color change. For example, the head will become dark and the body pale when it attacks intruders. Like most tangs, well-acclimated, comfortable specimens may be aggressive towards close relatives. It typically fares notably better in reef aquariums than in fish only tanks. Availability Notes: Small and medium are semi regularly available, larger specimens are seldom collected. Recommended Tank size: requires a 55 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: Great reef fish. Typically fares notably better in reef aquariums than in fish only tanks. Level of Care: Moderate Small $39.99 Medium $49.99 Large $99.99

Chevron Tangs Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis Description: Juveniles are orange with blue lines on the body, while the dorsal and anal fins are blue. Adults are dark olive brown with thin pinstripes on the body. Adults are not often available. It is not an overly aggressive fish and will usually not bother fish tankmates, with the possible exception of close relatives. It may be picked on by aggressive tangs. Provide this active fish with plenty of swimming room, as well one or two hiding places. Its teeth are adapted for browsing on diatoms (brown algae) off of hard substrates and its needs are easily met. Most specimens are around 2"-3", large specimens are seldom collected. Recommended Tank size: requires a 20 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: Great reef fish. Typically fares notably better in reef aquariums than in fish only tanks. Level of Care: Moderate Medium $149.99

Red Sea Purple Tang Zebrasoma xanthurus Description: This beautiful Red Sea fish is purple with a yellow tail. The purple tang is typically among the more aggressive members of the genus, and is very hardy. It may chase fish with similar feeding behavior or shape, but typically gets along well in the community tank. Provide this active fish with some swimming room, as well as suitable hiding places. Recommended Tank size: requires a 20 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: Great reef fish. Typically fares notably better in reef aquariums than in fish only tanks. Level of Care: Easy Small $119.99 - Medium $149.99 - Large $199.99

Red Sea Desjardin Tang Zebrasoma desjardinii Description: This Red Sea fish is one of the hardiest members of the genus, as well as the least aggressive. Notably hardier than most tangs. Provide this active fish with plenty of swimming room, as well as several hiding places. Does great in reef or fish only tanks and it will eat some algae. Recommended Tank size: requires a 55 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: Great for a reef tank. Will eat some algae. Level of Care: Easy Small $69.99 - Medium $89.99 - Large $119.99

Hawiian Kole Tang Ctenochaetus strigosus Description: This species is reddish-brown with lighter lines running down the body and a yellow ring around the eye. It is an active species that will graze on microalgae growing on the aquarium glass and décor. It is a passive tang that makes a great community fish. Very popular as a "maintainance" tang. Recommended Tank size: requires a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: Great for a reef tank. Level of Care: Easy Small $29.99 Medium $49.99 Large $69.99

Hawiian Yellow Tang Zebrasoma flavescens Description: This is the most well known fish in the marine hobby. When sleeping or stressed a white line appears on the flanks of this fish. If you are going to keep more than one tang in the same tank it is best to introduce them simultaneously, or to introduce smaller individuals first. This is a good community fish. This species can be aggressive toward surgeonfish tankmates, especially members of its own kind or members of the genus Zebrasoma, after it has acclimated to its new home. It will also defend a preferred hiding place from intruders. Provide this active fish with plenty of swimming room, as well one or two hiding places. Recommended minimum tank size: 55 Gallon Feeding and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatibility: Excellent, good algae grazer Level of Care: Easy Small $29.99 Medium $39.99 Medium/Large 49.99 Large $59.99

Blonde Naso Tang Red Sea and Indian Ocean Naso elegans, Naso lituratus Description: The "Blonde" or "Red Sea" Naso tang distinguished by its orange dorsal fin, rather than black in its Pacific counterpart. Very large individuals have long filaments on the upper and lower lobes of the tail. This handsome fish is very active; thus, it is important to provide it with plenty of swimming space. It also needs suitable hiding places. In nature it feeds almost entirely on brown macroalgae and should be offered a wide a variety of foods in the aquarium, including plenty of algae. When stressed it develops a blotchy color pattern. It is usually not overly aggressive toward its tankmates, except possibly members of its own kind. This species is found in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. Recommended Tank size: requires a 55 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: Great Reef Fish Level of Care: Fairly easy Small $69.99 Medium $99.99 Large $149.99 XLarge $199.99

Unicorn Tang Naso sp. Description: Unicorn Tangs are much sought after by hobbyists, but not often collected. It needs lots of swimming room, not a tank cluttered with décor. Young individuals such as would be suitable for a home aquarium look little like the spectacular pictures of the giant specimens often seen in books, and have virtually no "horn"-- you simply do not see this in the trade. Unicorn tangs are generally passive, making good community fish. In the wild, juveniles feed on algae while adults eat zooplankton. Recommended Tank size: 55 gallons Food and diet: Juveniles eat algae, while adults feed on zooplankton. Provide with a varied diet and try to feed at least a couple of times per day. Reef Compatability: Great Reef Fish Level of Care: Fairly easy Small $59.99 Medium $89.99 Large $149.99 10-14 inch showsize $419.99

Blue Spotted Vlamingi Tang Description: The adults of this species are grayish-brown overall with blue lines on the body, blue along the base of the dorsal and anal fins, and blue on the tail. Juveniles lack the lines and spots. It is a very active fish that is among the hardiest of all tangs! They may even thrive un less than optimal conditions. Highly sought after, this species becomes quite spectacular as they grow. It needs lots of swimming room, not a tank cluttered with décor. This species can usually hold their own with many of their tankmates. In the wild, it is usually found swimming over the reef feeding on zooplankton. Shown is a very large, fully developed specimen Recommended Tank size: 55 gallons Food and diet: Zooplankton feeder that will also eat some algae. Provide with a varied diet and try to feed feed a couple of times per day. Reef Compatability: Great Reef Fish Level of Care: Fairly easy Small $59.99 Medium $89.99

Sailfin Tang Zebrasoma veliferum One of the least aggressive members of the Surgeon family Description: The Sailfin Tang, also known as Pacific Sailfin Tang, has an oval body shape with several rich, distinctive bold markings. It is brown in color with light freckles on the nose. The body has five, vertical yellow stripes with intricate markings within each stripe. Its tail begins with bright yellow ending with blue highlights. Its appearance can practically double in size at will by raising or lowering its tall dorsal and anal fins.This is one of the least aggressive members of the genus, and family, although it may behave aggressively toward members of its own kind. Provide this active fish with plenty of swimming room, as well one or two hiding places. Recommended minimum tank size: 50 Gallon Feeding and diet: HAlthough Tangs will eat meaty foods along with the other fish in the aquarium, it is important that they are offered plenty of marine based seaweed and algae. This will strengthen their immune system, reduce aggression and improve their overall health. Offer dried seaweed tied to a rock or use a veggie clip, and feed at least 3 times per week. Sea Veggies, Seaweed Salad and Ocean Nutrition are all ideal products and are very easy to use. Reef Compatibility: An excellent reef aquarium fish Level of Care: Fairly easy Small $28.99 - Medium $39.99 - Large $54.99

Red Sea Sohol Tang Acanthurus sohal Description:This Stunning Red Sea fish is white with black lines on the body, black fins and an orange spine in front of the tail. Although this is one of the boldest members of the tang family, it is also the hardiest, easiest to keep of them all!! This is a very active fish that needs plenty of swimming room; adults should be kept in larger aquariums. Most specimens are in the medium to large size range, or around 3"-6". Very easy to care for. Recommended minimum tank size: 55 Gallon Feeding and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatibility: An excellent reef aquarium fish Level of Care: Fairly easy Small $119.99 - Medium $139.99 - Large $169.99

Powder Blue Tang Acanthurus leucosternon Description:This gorgeous fish is sky blue overall, with a yellow dorsal fin, a white anal fin, a black head and a white band behind the head. It is perhaps the most beautiful members of the genus. Like most tangs, it is very susceptible to ich and the aquarist should be prepared for these inevitable infestations. Despite this, it is one of the most popular of all marine aquarium fishes. It is similar to, and slightly sturdier than the closely related Powder Brown Tang. Both can be shy when introduced to the aquarium and will require plenful hiding places to refuge in if threatened. A tank with a flourishing algae crop or live rock will help this fish adapt to the aquarium. Like most surgeonfish, this species can be aggressive toward surgeonfish tankmates once it acclimates, especially members of its own kind (keep only one per tank). Provide this active fish with plenty of swimming room, as well plenty of hiding places. Note: Though available from both Indo and South Africa, we sell only the South African Powder Blues as they are much hardier than there Indo cousin. Recommended minimum tank size: 55 Gallon Feeding and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatibility: An excellent reef aquarium fish Level of Care: Moderate Small $69.99 Medium $89.99 Large $129.99 XLarge $159.99

Foxface Lo Siganus (Lo) vulpinis Description: Foxface, Siganus vulpinus, is a popular fish due to its exceptional coloration, algae grazing capabilities, general hardiness, and overall good demeanor.Also known as the Foxface Rabbitfish or Foxface Lo, its trademark distinction is its elongated, fox-like snout. Using their specially-adapted mouths to graze onnaturally-occurring algae, Rabbitfish do best with frequent feedings. Main foods provided should include vegetable matter such as Spirulina and other herbivore preparations such as Formula Two Frozen or Formula Two Pellet. Rabbitfish are typically considered reef-safe as they will ignore invertebrates. If not fed multiple times daily, they may choose to graze on some corals, including Soft Corals and Large Polyped Stony Corals. Though a peaceful species, Rabbitfish are often kept quite compatibly with more aggressive species who do not bother it due to the stinging spines. Note: The spines of the Rabbitfish are venomous. So the Rabbitfish should always be handled with great care. Recommended Tank size: requires a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: Yes Level of Care: Easy Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2" Medium: 2-3/4" to 4" Large: 4" to 6" Small $29.99 - Medium $44.99 Large $59.99 XLarge $89.99

Magnificent Foxface Siganus magnifica Description: The 'Metallic" or "Magnificent" Foxface is quite rare. This is an attractive and exceptionally hardy aquarium species. It can be quite nervous when first introduced to the tank and may take a long time to adapt in an area with excessive foot traffic. Does best if some algae is present in the tank – if not, feed frequently. These fish are usually indifferent toward its tankmates, except closely related species and members of its own kind. This species is indifferent toward its tankmates, except closely related species and members of its own kind. Juveniles will tolerate each other, but adults should be kept singly. Provide a tank with plenty of hiding places, as well as some open swimming room. Recommended Tank size: requires a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim. Food and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatability: The Magnificent Foxface is considered reef-safe, if they are fed well. If not, it is possible that one may decide to nip at some species of LPS and soft corals. Level of Care: Easy Medium/Large $149.99 Large $179.99

Flame Fin Tomini Tang Ctenochaetus tominiensis Description:This is a rare and popular fish. Very easy to care for. They're never plentiful and they sell fast. Be prepared to jump on it immediately when available. This rare tang is not an overly aggressive fish and will usually not bother fish tankmates, with the possible exception of close relatives. Provide with one or two hiding places. Its teeth are adapted for browsing on diatoms (brown algae) off of hard substrates and its needs are easily met. Recommended minimum tank size: 55 Gallon Feeding and diet: Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Reef Compatibility: This is a great choice for a tang for a reef, it is quite beautiful and will perform a task of eating algae,even some hair algaes. Level of Care: Very easy $59.00 Small $69.00 Medium $99.00 Large

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