Tangs/Surgeonfish
General
Most of these fish are well suited to aquarium life if given the proper
conditions. The long nose fish in the genus Zebrasoma are the hardiest,
while the Acanthurus tend to be the more delicate. The fish in the Naso
genus are moderately hardy but generally grow rather large. Care
should be taken when netting any of these fish to avoid being cut by the
knifelike protrusion on the base of their tails.
Feeding/Diet
Almost all of the fish in this group are herbivores (plant eaters) and
must be fed a diet rich in green foods. Tangs are constantly foraging in the
wild, so frequent feedings are needed. In captivity, they can be fed a staple
diet of Tetra Color Bits or some other high quality, dry, pellet food. However,
this diet must be supplemented with other foods or they will suffer from Head
and Lateral Line Syndrome (HLLS). Ocean Nutrition Formula Two and Seaweed
Selects dry algae foods are excellent choices. A good amount of live rock in
your tank will allow your Surgeonfish to forage on their own between feedings.
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