Sailfin tang
Zebrasoma veliferum
Familia : Acanthuridae
PezMarinosurgeonfish
Majestic surgeonfish with a large sail-like dorsal fin, highly prized in marine aquariums.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
The sailfin tang is a large marine fish (up to 40 cm) recognizable by its very tall dorsal fin that spreads like a sail. Its coloration is brown-yellow with dark vertical bands. It is herbivorous and grazes on algae on rocks. It is an active fish that requires a large aquarium with plenty of swimming space.
Hábitat
Región :
Coral reefs, lagoons and reef slopes
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
3/5
Dieta
Herbívoro
Tanque mín.
300 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
40 cm
Esperanza de vida
10 años
Temperamento
peaceful but territorial
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Tank of at least 300 liters with rockwork and algae to graze. Stable water with salinity 1.020-1.025, temperature 24-28°C. Can be territorial towards other surgeonfish. Feed with dried algae (nori), spirulina-based pellets, and fresh vegetables.