Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Purple Tang's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A highly desirable and expensive tang known for its brilliant purple body and yellow tail. It is aggressive towards similar-shaped fish and requires pristine water quality.
Key traits
reef safe
aggressive
active swimmer
medium
moderate
herbivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Purple Tang healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Purple Tang is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Purple Tang is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in saltwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Purple Tang vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping marine fish?
Marine chemistry moves daily — the foundation sets keep calcium, alkalinity and magnesium honest.
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SA price range this month: R3000–3000 · Average: R3000
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