Tang – Ocean Surgeon

Ocean Surgeonfish Tang Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 38cm (1′ 3″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 30 years

Scientific Name: Acanthurus Tractus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  3 – 4  inches

The ocean surgeon tang, scientific name Acanthurus Tractus is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. They can grow up to 1′ 3″ and can live up to 30 years. Ocean surgeon tangs are omnivores they should be fed a diverse diet of algae including pellets and nori sheets and mysis or brine shrimp. Ocean surgeon tangs can live alone, in pairs or in groups as long as there is adequate space. Ocean surgeon tangs can be kept with other tangs as well. Ocean surgeon 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.