Whitecheek Tang
Snapshot: It has a sleek black to purplish-blue body, that is complemented by a delicate white mark on the cheek. Perhaps the most striking feature is its vibrant yellow striping that runs along its body.
Other tidbits: Can grow up to 20cm or so. Native to the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.
Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish-only system, or reef aquarium with plenty of swimming room. Larger size aquarium needed.
Aquarium set-up: Whitecheek Tangs thrive in spacious environments where they can freely roam and explore so having a large tank is essential. Incorporate live rock to provide hiding spots and encourage algae growth. These beauties value caves and crevices for shelter and security. 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!