Lavender Tang

Latin Name

Ctenochaetus nigrofuscus

Common Name

Lavender Tang

Also known as

Palani Tang, Brown Tang,

Fast Facts

This species is brownish- lavender overall with orange spots on its head and "chest" and fine bluish gray lines on the sides of the body. Although not chromatically spectacular, the Lavender Tang is a hardy and functional aquarium inhabitant. It, like its striped cousin the Convict Surgeonfish (Acanthurus triostegus), is among the more peaceful tangs, and should not be housed with more aggressive species. For example, it should be the first surgeonfish introduced if you are keeping more then one per tank. In the wild, it is usually found over hard substrates, from which it grazes on red and green filamentous algae. Great for controlling algae in reef aquariums. Most specimens are in the 2"-3" range.

Sizes

Small/Around 2"-3" SIZE WILL VARY
Medium/Around 3"-4" SIZE WILL VARY

Range in Nature

Indo-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. This species can help control undesirable hair algae growth.

Availability

Small/Semi Regularly Available
Medium/Semi Regularly Available

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Lavender Tang

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$29.99
Medium	$34.99

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.