Achilles Tang
Snapshot: Also known as the Red-tailed Surgeonfish. A sleek beauty boasting a very dark brown to almost purplish body. A distinctive white marking graces its gill covers, while a captivating orange teardrop near the caudal fin adds an extra touch of brilliance.
Other tidbits: Can grow up to 21cm or so. Found in various temperate, as well as tropical parts of the Western Pacific Ocean including around Hawaii and the Mariana Islands. Its hues shift with its mood and surroundings, from sleek black to radiant brown, with pops of orange and yellow.
Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish-only system, or reef aquarium with care. Strong water flow to replicate natural habitat (surge zones). Expert aquarists only.
Aquarium set-up: Strong water flow is essential to replicate their natural habitat (surge zones). To accommodate their active lifestyle, a spacious aquarium is a must, ensuring ample room for vigorous swimming. Maintain an aquatic utopia by nailing the basics: rock-solid water quality with top-notch filtration and routine partial water changes.
Feeding: For tangs, algae is king! Load up on algae-based essentials like toasted nori sheets, algae flakes, and pellets. And for a gourmet twist, treat them to frozen brine shrimp enriched with spirulina. It's an algae feast fit for royalty!.
AQT note: All our fish feast on a diet of seaweed, marine pellets, flakes and frozen treats under our care. Keep the feast going in your tank!