"Purple Tang - Zebrasoma xanthurus
Also known as: Yellowtail, Purple Sailfin Tang
The Zebrasoma xanthurus grows up to 10 inches. The Purple Tang prefers a tank of at least 100 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. The Purple Tang is an herbivore and likes to eat a variety of marine algae, zucchini, brocoli, mysid shrimp, Spirulina, and other fresh seafoods. The Purple Tang is a medium maintenance fish and will co exist with other tank mates, however it is not recommended to keep with other Zebrasoma species, as it will act aggressively towards them. Should one want to keep more than one specimen in the tank, it is best to acquire them at the same time, and in numbers of 4 or more. Reef-safe. Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). The Purple Tang is commonly collected from the Red Sea. "
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