Yellow tang care
Zebrasoma flavescens
Yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) grows to about 20 cm (7.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 380 liters (100 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 8.1–8.4.
SaltwaterMediumSemi-aggressiveKeep one: males fightEats algae
Adult size20 cm · 7.9 in
Smallest tank380 L · 100 gal
Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F
pH8.1–8.4
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsMiddle
DietHerbivore
Usually fine with
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Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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