Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Clown 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.
One of the most aggressive and territorial of the surgeonfish family, featuring bright blue, black, and yellow stripes. This fish requires an immense amount of space to prevent severe aggression.
Key traits
reef safe
aggressive
territorial
large
difficult
herbivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Clown 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
Clown Tang is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Clown 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 Clown 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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