Tang – Orange Stripe

Orange Stripe Tang Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 25 cm (10″)

Diet: Herbivore

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 30 years

Scientific Name: Ctenochaetus Striatus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx Purchase Size: Small: 2-3 inches Medium: 3-4 inches

The Orange Stripe Tang, Scientific Name Acanthurus Striatus Is A Semi-Aggressive Fish. Their Minimum Tank Size Is 100 Gallons. They Can Grow Up To 10” And Can Live Up To 30 Years. Orange Stripe Tangs Are Herbivores They Should Be Fed A Diverse Diet Of Algae Including Pellets And Nori Sheets. Orange Stripe Tangs Can Live Alone, In Pairs Or In Groups As Long As There Is Adequate Space. Orange Stripe Tangs Can Be Kept With Other Tangs As Well. Lavender 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.