Tang – Epaulette

Epaulette Tang Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 40cm (1′ 4″)

Diet: Herbivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 35 years

Scientific Name: Acanthurus Nigricauda

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size: Small: 2 – 3 inches Medium: 3 – 4 inches

The epaulette tang, scientific name Acanthurus Nigricauda is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. They can grow up to 1’ 4” and can live up to 30 years. Epaulette tangs are herbivores they should be fed a diverse diet of algae including pellets and nori sheets. Epaulette tangs can live alone, in pairs or in groups as long as there is adequate space. Epaulette tangs can be kept with other tangs as well. Epaulette tangs are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates. During the day the tang will be seen swimming through the tank grazing algae and at night they will sleep close to the rocks. Epaulette tangs are also referred to as the black shoulder tang.