Purple Tang RED SEA

Latin Name

Zebrasoma xanthurus

Common Name

Purple Tang RED SEA

Also known as

Red Sea Purple Tang, Yellowtail Tang

Fast Facts

This beautiful Red Sea fish is purple with a yellow tail. The purple tang is typically among the more aggressive members of the genus, and is very hardy. It may chase fish with similar feeding behavior or shape, but typically gets along well in the community tank. Provide this active fish with some swimming room, as well as suitable hiding places. Large purple tangs are still seldom collected, but small and medium sizes are relatively common.

Sizes

Small/Around 1"-2" SIZE WILL VARY
Medium/Around 2"-3" SIZE WILL VARY
Large/Around 3"-4" SIZE WILL VARY
X-Large/Around 4"-5" SIZE WILL VARY

Range in Nature

Red Sea

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 algae.

Related Fish

Gem Tang, Sailfin Tang, Scopas Tang, Yellow Tang, More Tangs

Availability

Availability of Red Sea fish has always been sporadic and unpredictable. Purple tangs sell out FAST.

Add to Cart

Purple Tang RED SEA

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$129.00
Medium	$139.00
Large	$149.00
X-Large	$175.00

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.