Surgeonfish or Tangs in Natural Seawater

Photos of Surgeonfish or Tangs in Saltwater

Photos of Surgeonfish or Tangs in Saltwater

Both the Sohal Surgeonfish and the Red Sea Clown Surgeon are fishes found in the Red Sea. It reaches from the Red Sea to the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea to the Gulf of Oman.

It is not recommended to keep Sohal Tangs with other Tangs or Wrasse species because they can be aggressive.

Blue Eye Tang

Tangs that have two spots on their bristle-like teeth are known as Blue Eye Tangs. Known for its aggressive attitude towards other Tangs, though peaceable around other fish.

Yellow Tang

Due to their bright yellow colors and easy temperament, yellow tangs are among the most popular saltwater fish.

In Hawaii, Kona (west) Coast Yellow Tangs make up most of what is collected for aquariums. Pelagic fish thrive in the nutrient-rich depths of the Pacific Ocean, which is the perfect environment for breeding and growing these fish.

Scopas Tang

Brown Scopas Tang is another name for the Scopas Tang. In general, this fish is aggressive and should be kept in a tank with only one species.  This species grows to 12 inches and requires a tank of at least 125 gallons.

Achilles Tang

Achilles Surgeonfish, also known as the Red-tailed Surgeon, is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, growing to about 9″. Located in the surge zones on coral reefs, adults require at least 125 gallons of aquarium space.

Kole Tang 

In ancient times, the Kole Tang was considered a delicacy and therefore only acceptable to royalty. It was illegal for a commoner to eat a Kole.

Kole Tangs can grow up to 8″ in length and are excellent consumers of brown diatom algae.

Hybrid Achilles Goldrim Tang 

These two species prefer the highly oxygenated water around the surge zone above the reef. They also prefer a habitat with plenty of hiding places. As with other Surgeonfish, they will tolerate other Tangs but prefer to be with their species.