Are sailfin tangs active?
Sailfin tangs are quite active swimmers. They like their aquatic environment filled with corals and reefs. Unlike some other surgeonfishes and tangs, the Sailfin tangs are very peaceful.
Are sailfin tangs hardy fish?
These beautiful disc-shaped fish are an ideal candidate for someone looking to start keeping tangs. They are peaceful, hardy, reef-safe and less prone to disease than other Tangs.
Are sailfin Tang Reef Safe?
Although they are generally reef safe, they sometimes can pick at clam mantels or LPS corals with soft tissues. They should not be kept with other Sailfin tangs or other tangs that will look similar to the Sailfin such as yellow tangs for example.
Where do sailfin tangs come from?
Origin and Distribution. The sailfin tang is mostly found in seaward reefs and lagoons along the waters of the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean, and Oceania.
How big does a sailfin Tang get?
The sailfin tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) is a marine reef tang in the fish family Acanthuridae. They may live at water depths of 1 – 60 m (3 – 200 ft) or more. The fish grow to a maximum length of 40 cm (15.8 in).
Are sailfin tangs venomous?
They are not venomous but open wounds from saltwater should be taken very seriously. Run the hand many times under the hottest water you can handle, use antibacterial soap, and keep it clean and attended to.
How big do sailfin tangs get in captivity?
The Pacific Sailfin Tang will need at least a 125 gallon tank (473 liters), preferably larger, to allow for adequate swimming space and to accommodate for their potential adult size of 15 inches (39 cm).
Can you put 2 sailfin Tangs together?
The tank size suggestion thread for tangs recommends that a Sailfin Tang should be housed in a tank that is at least 240g (with 8 feet in length). If it’s for the 90g, then you shouldn’t be putting in one Sailfin tang let alone two.
How much is a sailfin Tang?
| Item # | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 002659 | Sailfin Tang, Small: over 2-2.5″, Indo Pacific | $59.99 |
| 002661 | Sailfin Tang, Medium: over 2.5-4.5″, Indo Pacific | $69.99 |
| 002663 | Sailfin Tang, Large: over 4.5-6.5″, Indo Pacific | $79.99 |
| 002665 | Sailfin Tang, X-Large: over 6.5-7.5″, Indo Pacific | $149.99 |
What is the lifespan of a sailfin Tang?
In the aquarium Most Red Sea Sailfin Tangs kept in private aquaria are wild-caught as it is very difficult to breed them in captivity. They require a minimum tank size of 125 gallons (473 liters) and large quantities of live rock. They normally live for 5 to 7 years in captivity.
How fast does a sailfin Tang grow?
In huge tanks they can reach close to a foot in just a couple years. I had one in a 90 for a year and didnt notice any growth so I took that as a sign it needed a bigger tank and gave it to someone with a bigger tank.
Do sailfin tangs change color?
The Sailfin Tang is very similar to the Desjardin’s Sailfin Tang also called Indian Ocean or Red Sea Sailfin Tang, (Z. desjardinii) when they are both young. The differences appear as the adult Desjardin’s Sailfin Tang will change some of their stripes for spots and will lighten in color.
