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Thompson's Tang
| Latin Name | Acanthurus thompsoni | ||||||||||||
| Common Name | Thompson's Tang | ||||||||||||
| Also known as | Scissortail tang | ||||||||||||
| Fast Facts | This infrequently available and distinctive tang is also known as the scissortail tang. Its normal coloration is an attractive blue-gray, which can change quickly to a much darker or lighter shade, depending on its mood. This is one of the less demanding and least aggressive members of the Acanthurus clan who's need are easily met in a well maintained aquarium. Provide this active fish with plenty of swimming room, as well as plenty of hiding places. This tang is rarely available, so unless you're very patient you may want to check out other tangs. Be sure to order this one fast because they're not often available and never plentiful. | ||||||||||||
| Sizes | Medium/Around 3"-4" Large/Around 4"-6" |
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| Range in Nature | Central Pacific | ||||||||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 55 | ||||||||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets. Also eat some zooplankton. | ||||||||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Excellent! | ||||||||||||
| Related Fish | Achilles Gold Rim Hybrid Tang, 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, Whiteface Tang, More Tangs | ||||||||||||
| Availability | Rarely available, never plentiful, (as in one or two at a time) Act fast when available! | ||||||||||||
| Add to Cart | Thompson's Tang
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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.
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