Achilles Gold Rim Hybrid Tang

Latin Name

Acanthurus achilles x Acanthurus nigricans

Common Name

Also known as

Hybrid Tang, Achilles Hybrid Tang

Fast Facts

Rarely available to the trade, this stunning and rare hybrid is chocolate brown, almost black, with orange on the tail and yellow on the soft dorsal fin. This is one of the more demanding members of the Acanthurus clan. In the wild this species is territorial and is usually found in areas with lots of surge. Provide this active fish with plenty of swimming room, as well one or two hiding places. Like any tangs in this group, it may be aggressive toward surgeonfish tankmates, but it usually shy at least initially. This fish is an herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets.

Sizes

Specimens are generally around 2.5"-4"

Range in Nature

Central Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Great for a reef tank. Will eat some microalgae.

Related Fish

Achilles Tang, Atlantic Blue Tang, Bariene Tang, Chocolate Yellow Mimic Tang, Clown Tang, Convict Tang, Dussumieri Tang, Goldrim Tang, Halfblack Mimic Tang, Jewel Tang, Lemonpeel Mimic Tang, Mata Tang, Orange Shoulder Tang, Powder Blue Tang, Powder Brown Tang, Sohal Tang RED SEA, Tennenti Tang, Thompson's Tang, Whiteface Tang, More Tangs

Availability

Typically no more than a few specimens per year. Highly unpredictable availability. SELLS IN AN INSTANT, ACT FAST IF AVAILABLE!

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Achilles Gold Rim Hybrid Tang

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$199.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.