White Tail Tang

Whitetail Tang (Acanthurus thompsoni)
AKA Thompsons Surgeonfish

Maximum size:
20-25cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
300 litres

Difficulty:
Easy-Moderate

Feeding:
Will eat frozen Mysis & Brineshrimp will take dried foods readily when settled. Appreciates some vegetable matter e.g. dried seaweed.

Reef safe:
Considered reef safe. Will graze on algae

Compatibility:
Like many Tangs can be aggressive to newcomers once established, don't keep with other fish of a similar body shape or colouration, but should mix well with other similar size fish. Could be kept in a shoal in a large enough aquarium if all introduced at the same time.

Other information.
Tangs are a very active swimmer, ensure the aquarium has plenty of open space.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo taken of a 9cm Whitetail Tang at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations and lighting conditions.

Our Tangs are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.