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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Surgeonfish (Tangs)
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Purple Tang Zebrasoma xanthurum
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Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum)
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Family: Acanthuridae
Maximum Size: 9.8 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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A beautiful Tang and well sought after one for its vibrant purple coloration. However, be cautious when mixing this one. It can become very territorial and harass its tankmates, escpecially with anyone closely related. |
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The Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) belongs to the family named Acanthuridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 9.8 inches in length, the Purple Tang is aggressive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Zebrasoma xanthurum should not be housed in a tank less than 100 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include extra swimming area and plenty of hiding places.
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salt water
Vertebrates
