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Sub-Adult Orange Shoulder Tang (Acanthurus olivaceus)
Description
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Tangs are commonly referred to as surgeon fish due to having a sharp spine that looks like a "scalpel" at the base of their caudal (tail) fin that is used for protection, use caution when handling. Adults tend to live alone in the wild, so they should not be kept with fish that look similar, like other tangs. However, they should be peaceful towards most other tank mates. Adult Orange Shoulder Tangs are found on the outer slopes of reefs in the eastern Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. Juveniles are a solid yellow, with some hints of blue on the fins. As they grow into adults the yellow will change to a light gray/tan on the front half and the back half will take on a darker gray/blue coloration. The tail will also turn into a lyretail as an adult. They will grow to be over a foot in size, so will need a great deal of swimming space. Full grown adults of this tang will need around 250 gallons; however, you can get away with smaller aquariums when they are juveniles.
- - The Orange Shoulder Tang goes through a drastic color morph from juvenile to adulthood
- - Add to an aquarium with ample swimming room and rockwork for grazing/hiding
- - For continued health, provide a varied diet of marine meaty foods and algae-based foods
- - Should be the only tang within the aquarium
- - Reef safe: typically, will not disturb mobile and sessile invertebrates
- - Approximate selling size: Small 2.25-3.25"; Medium 3.25-4.25"
Specifications
| SKU | 3469154 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Petco Marine Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthurus olivaceus |
| Environment | Marine |
| Native To | Indo-Western Pacific |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.
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