Tang – Lineatus

Lineatus Tang Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 37.5cm (1’3″)

Diet: Herbivore

Temperament: Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 30 years

Scientific Name: Acanthurus Lineatus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  sm: 2 – 3 inches med: 3.5-4.5 inches

The lineatus tang, scientific name Acanthurus Lineatus is an aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. They can grow up to 1’ 3” and can live up to 30 years. Lineatus tangs will never grow to fullsize in captivity. Lineatus tangs are omnivores they should be fed a diverse diet of meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp and algae including pellets and nori sheets. Lineatus tangs can live alone, in pairs or in groups as long as there is adequate space. Lineatus tangs can be kept with other tangs as well. Lineatus 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.