Sailfin tang
Zebrasoma veliferum
Família : Acanthuridae
PeixeMarinhosurgeonfish
Majestic surgeonfish with a large sail-like dorsal fin, highly prized in marine aquariums.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Coral reefs, lagoons and reef slopes
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
3/5
Dieta
Herbívoro
Aquário mín.
300 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
40 cm
Esperança de vida
10 anos
Temperamento
peaceful but territorial
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.