Purple Tang
Zebrasoma xanthurum
What you need to keep a Purple Tang
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Seachem Reef Carbonate
From R161Sizes
Seachem Ammonia Alert
R267
Seachem Reef Iron
From R162Sizes
Seachem Reef Phosphorus
From R162Sizes
pH
8–8.4
Temperature
24–27 °C
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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
Care guide
Keeping Purple Tang healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Purple Tang's adult size and activity level. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Herbivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Aggressive. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Purple Tang last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Purple Tang depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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