Powder Brown Tang

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Name: Powder Brown TangScientific Name: Acanthurus japonicusMaximum Length: About 8 inchesFavorite Things: Open swimming space, strong water flow, and plenty of live rock to graze on. Feeds primarily on algae—supplement with nori, spirulina flakes, and quality herbivore pellets. Prefers stable, well-oxygenated reef environments and thrives in mature tanks of at least 100 gallons.Best Buddies: Peaceful community reef fish such as wrasses, clowns, gobies, and blennies. Avoid mixing with other tangs of similar shape (especially Acanthurus species) in smaller systems to prevent aggression. Show more